Virginia § 4.1-1302 - Search without warrant; odor of marijuana
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 4.1-1302 — Search without warrant; odor of marijuana, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4.1-1302. Search without warrant; odor of marijuana
A. No law-enforcement officer, as defined in § 9.1-101, may lawfully stop, search, or seize any person, place, or thing and no search warrant may be issued solely on the basis of the odor of marijuana and no evidence discovered or obtained pursuant to a violation of this subsection, including evidence discovered or obtained with the person's consent, shall be admissible in any trial, hearing, or other proceeding.
B. The provisions of subsection A shall not apply in any airport as defined in § 5.1-1 or if the violation occurs in a commercial motor vehicle as defined in § 46.2-341.4.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 4.1-1302
What does Code of Virginia § 4.1-1302 cover?
Section 4.1-1302 ("Search without warrant; odor of marijuana") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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