CODE OF VIRGINIA

MANUFACTURING, SELLING, GIVING, DISTRIBUTING, OR POSSESSING XYLAZINE; PENALTIES
(§ 18.2-251.5)

A. Any person who knowingly manufactures, sells, gives, distributes, or
possesses with the intent to manufacture, sell, give, or distribute the
substance xylazine, when intended for human consumption, is guilty of a Class 5
felony.

B. Any person who knowingly possesses the substance xylazine, when intended for
human consumption, is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor.

C. Notwithstanding subsections A and B, it shall not be an offense to (i)
manufacture xylazine for legitimate veterinary use; (ii) distribute or sell
xylazine for authorized veterinary use; (iii) possess, administer, prescribe, or
dispense xylazine in good faith for use by animals within the course of
legitimate veterinary practice; or (iv) possess or administer xylazine pursuant
to a valid prescription from a licensed veterinarian.

HISTORY: 2024, cc. 472, 516.