Virginia § 3.2-4124 - Topical hemp products; civil penalty

Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 3.2-4124 — Topical hemp products; civil penalty, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 3.2-4124. Topical hemp products; civil penalty

A. A topical hemp product that is offered for sale or sold at retail must bear a label stating that the product is not intended for human consumption.

B. A person that offers for sale or sells at retail a topical hemp product that does not bear a label stating that the product is not intended for human consumption is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $500 for each day a violation occurs. Such penalty shall be collected by the Commissioner and the proceeds shall be payable to the State Treasurer for remittance to the Department.

C. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection A, a person may offer for sale or sell a topical hemp product that does not bear a label stating that the product is not intended for human consumption if that person provides, upon request by the Commissioner, documentation that the topical hemp product was manufactured prior to July 1, 2023.

D. This section shall not apply to products that are (i) approved for marketing by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and scheduled in the Drug Control Act (§ 54.1-3400 et seq.) or (ii) dispensed pursuant to Article 4.2 (§ 54.1-3442.5 et seq.) of Chapter 34 of Title 54.1.

2023, cc. 744, 794.

Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 3.2-4124

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Section 3.2-4124 ("Topical hemp products; civil penalty") 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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