Virginia § 54.1-3408.2 - Failure to report administration or dispensing of or prescription for controlled substances; report required; penalty
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§ 54.1-3408.2. Failure to report administration or dispensing of or prescription for controlled substances; report required; penalty
Any person authorized to prescribe, dispense, or administer controlled substances pursuant to § 54.1-3408 who has reason to suspect that a person has obtained or attempted to obtain a controlled substance or prescription for a controlled substance by fraud or deceit, may report the activity to the local law-enforcement agency for investigation. Any person who, in good faith, makes a report or furnishes information or records to a law-enforcement officer or entity pursuant to this section shall not be liable for civil damages in connection with making such report or furnishing such information or records.
2010, c. 185.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 54.1-3408.2
What does Code of Virginia § 54.1-3408.2 cover?
Section 54.1-3408.2 ("Failure to report administration or dispensing of or prescription for controlled substances; report required; 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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