Virginia law prohibits pharmacies and retail distributors from selling dextromethorphan-containing products to minors and restricts minors from purchasing such products. Sellers must verify age with valid ID or reasonable appearance, and violations incur civil penalties. The law exempts prescriptions and authorized drug orders.
No, Virginia law prohibits pharmacies from knowingly selling dextromethorphan to minors unless they have valid ID or the purchaser appears to be 25 or older.
Violators face a civil penalty of $25 for each violation, with subsequent violations also subject to penalties. Penalties are collected by the local attorney and deposited into the Literary Fund.
Yes, the law exempts purchases made directly from a practitioner with a valid prescription or order, or as otherwise authorized by law.
Buyers must present a government-issued ID with a photo and birth date, or the seller must reasonably believe the buyer is at least 25 based on appearance.