Virginia § 4.1-1108 - Consuming marijuana or marijuana products, or offering to another, in public place; penalty
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 4.1-1108 — Consuming marijuana or marijuana products, or offering to another, in public place; penalty, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4.1-1108. Consuming marijuana or marijuana products, or offering to another, in public place; penalty
A. No person shall consume marijuana or a marijuana product or offer marijuana or a marijuana product to another, whether accepted or not, at or in any public place.
B. Any person who violates this section is subject to a civil penalty of no more than $25 for a first offense. A person who is convicted under this section of a second offense is subject to a $25 civil penalty and shall be ordered to enter a substance abuse treatment or education program or both, if available, that in the opinion of the court best suits the needs of the accused. A person convicted under this section of a third or subsequent offense is guilty of a Class 4 misdemeanor.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 4.1-1108
What does Code of Virginia § 4.1-1108 cover?
Section 4.1-1108 ("Consuming marijuana or marijuana products, or offering to another, in public place; 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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