Code of Virginia § 18.2-251.5. Manufacturing, selling, giving, distributing, or possessing xylazine; penalties.
127 words·~1 min read·
/va/title-18-2/chapter-7/18-2-251-5A research copy — for the controlling text, always check the official state or federal source. Not legal advice.
A. Any person who knowingly manufactures, sells, gives, distributes, or possesses with the intent to manufacture, sell, give, or distribute the substance xylazine, when intended for human consumption, is guilty of a Class 5 felony.
B. Any person who knowingly possesses the substance xylazine, when intended for human consumption, is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor.
C. Notwithstanding subsections A and B, it shall not be an offense to
(i)manufacture xylazine for legitimate veterinary use;
(ii)distribute or sell xylazine for authorized veterinary use;
(iii)possess, administer, prescribe, or dispense xylazine in good faith for use by animals within the course of legitimate veterinary practice; or
(iv)possess or administer xylazine pursuant to a valid prescription from a licensed veterinarian.
2024, cc. 472 , 516 .