Virginia

Mandatory Minimum Sentence
Medical Marijuana
Medical Marijuana
Drugged Driving

Laws, Limits and Penalties

OffensePenaltyIncarceration  Max. Fine  

Possession

Up to 1 oz Civil Violation None $25

Sale/Manufacture/Trafficking

1 oz - 5 lbsFelony1* - 10 years$ 2,500
5 lbs - 100 kgFelony5* - 30 years$ 1,000
More than 100 kgFelony20 years* - life$ 100,000
To a minor who is at least 3 years youngerFelony2* - 50 years$ 100,000
Within 1000 ft of a school or school bus stopFelony1* - 5 years$ 100,000
Manufacture of marijuanaFelony5* - 30 years$ 10,000
Transporting more than 5 lbs into the stateFelony5* - 40 years$ 1,000,000
Includes possession with intent to distribute
* Mandatory minimum sentence

Hash & Concentrates

Same as marijuana.

Paraphernalia

Sale or possession with intent to sell paraphernaliaMisdemeanor1 year$ 2,500
To a minor who is at least 3 years youngerFelony1 year$ 2,500

Civil Asset Forfeiture

Vehicles and other assets can be seized in a civil proceeding, regardless of whether criminal charges are brought.

Miscellaneous

Maintaining a fortified drug houseFelony1* - 10 yearsN/A
* Mandatory minimum sentence

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