SEARCH SITE

VIRGINIA LAW PORTAL

SEARCHABLE DATABASES

ACROSS SESSIONS

Developed and maintained by the Division of Legislative Automated Systems.

2004 SESSION

  • | print version

HB 632 Prescription drugs; unlawful to assist individuals in procuring from a pharmacy or other source.

Introduced by: John M. O'Bannon, III | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED:

Assisting individuals in unlawfully procuring prescription drugs; penalty. Provides that any person who, for compensation, knowingly assists another in unlawfully procuring prescription drugs from a pharmacy or other source he knows is not licensed, registered or permitted by the licensing authority of the Commonwealth, any other state or territory of the United States, or the United States, is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor and, upon a second or subsequent conviction, a Class 6 felony.

SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:

Unlawful to assist individuals in procuring prescription drugs; penalty. Provides that any person who knowingly assists another in procuring for compensation prescription drugs from a pharmacy or other source he knows is not licensed, registered or permitted by the Board shall be guilty of a Class 6 felony. This bill will strengthen the Commonwealth laws to permit prompt action against unregulated Internet mail order pharmacies and storefront pharmacies that broker prescription drugs from other countries.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Unlawful to assist individuals in procuring prescription drugs; penalty. Provides that any person who directly or indirectly assists another in procuring for remuneration prescription drugs from a pharmacy or other source not licensed, registered or permitted by the Board shall be guilty of a Class 6 felony. This bill will strengthen the Commonwealth laws to permit prompt action against unregulated Internet mail order pharmacies and storefront pharmacies that broker prescription drugs from other countries.