Virginia law prohibits the sale and possession with intent to sell drug paraphernalia used for illegal drug activities, with stricter penalties for selling to minors. It also bans advertising such paraphernalia in publications. Violations can result in misdemeanors or felonies depending on the offense.
Drug paraphernalia includes objects designed or intended for use in planting, cultivating, manufacturing, testing, or introducing controlled substances into the human body.
Selling drug paraphernalia is a Class 1 misdemeanor, with increased penalties if sold to minors, which can be a Class 6 felony.
Yes, placing advertisements promoting drug paraphernalia in publications is a Class 1 misdemeanor.
While possession isn't explicitly addressed here, selling or distributing paraphernalia to minors is illegal and can lead to criminal charges.