Virginia's Section 18.2-247 clarifies the definitions and usage of terms related to controlled substances, including marijuana and drug schedules, within the state's legal code. It specifies what constitutes an imitation controlled substance, including counterfeit drugs and substances designed to mimic controlled drugs in appearance or effect. The law also provides guidelines for determining whether a substance is an imitation based on appearance and marketing practices.
It refers to counterfeit drugs or substances that resemble controlled substances in appearance or effect but are not controlled substances, unless marketed legally by the FDA.
They are categorized into Schedules I through VI, as defined in the Drug Control Act, and this classification guides legal restrictions and penalties.
Factors include appearance, packaging, markings, marketing methods, and whether the substance is marketed for medicinal purposes or mimics a controlled drug.
Yes, terms like 'controlled substances' and drug schedules refer to definitions in the Virginia Drug Control Act (§ 54.1-3400 et seq.).