Article 3 Adulteration, Misbranding, and False Advertising

This article is comprised of the following sections:
  • §3.2-5120 Definitions
  • §3.2-5121 Authority to adopt regulations; conformity with federal regulations; hearings; enforcement of article; review of regulations
  • §3.2-5122 Adulterated food
  • §3.2-5123 Misbranded food
  • §3.2-5124 Labeling as kosher and halal; penalty
  • §3.2-5125 Poisonous or deleterious substance added to food
  • §3.2-5125.1 (Effective January 1, 2026) Baby Food Protection Act; testing and labeling requirements for toxic heavy metals
  • §3.2-5126 Prohibited acts; exceptions; Commissioner may seek injunction; penalties
  • §3.2-5127 Removal of certain labels from meat packaging prohibited; penalty
  • §3.2-5128 Duty of attorney for the Commonwealth when violation reported; Commissioner to give notice