Virginia § 54.1-3469 - Storage, usage, and disposition of controlled paraphernalia
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 54.1-3469 — Storage, usage, and disposition of controlled paraphernalia, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 54.1-3469. Storage, usage, and disposition of controlled paraphernalia
Each person, association or corporation which has lawfully obtained possession of any of the controlled paraphernalia mentioned in § 54.1-3467 shall exercise reasonable care in the storage, usage and disposition of such devices or substances to ensure that they are not diverted for reuse for any purposes other than those for which they were lawfully obtained. Any person who permits or causes, directly or indirectly, such controlled paraphernalia to be used for any other purpose than that for which it was lawfully obtained shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor.
1971, Ex. Sess., cc. 210, 245; 1988, c. 765.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 54.1-3469
What does Code of Virginia § 54.1-3469 cover?
Section 54.1-3469 ("Storage, usage, and disposition of controlled paraphernalia") 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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