                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

POWERS AND DUTIES OF A DRUG LAW ENFORCEMENT AND INVESTIGATION DIVISION (§
52-8.1:1)

A. In addition to any other powers and duties which may be provided by statute
or otherwise, it shall be the duty of a division for drug law enforcement and
investigation to enforce the laws of the Commonwealth and conduct investigations
related to violations of Articles 1 (&#xA7; 18.2-247 et seq.) and 1.1 (&#xA7;
18.2-265.1 et seq.) of Chapter 7 of Title 18.2 or when requested pursuant to the
provisions of &#xA7; 52-8.1.

B. The Superintendent may request and receive, from any federal, state or local
agency, cooperation and assistance to aid such division in the performance of
its duties, including temporary assignment of personnel which may be necessary
to carry out the performance of its functions; provided that the agency consents
to the assignment. Consent may not be unreasonably withheld. Any assistance or
appropriation given to such division shall be used for the primary purpose of
enforcing laws and conducting investigations related to violations of Articles 1
(&#xA7; 18.2-247 et seq.) and 1.1 (&#xA7; 18.2-265.1 et seq.) of Chapter 7 of
Title 18.2. Such division shall be a party to any anti-crime partnership
agreement established pursuant to &#xA7; 2.2-117 and may assist any locality
declared an Intensified Drug Enforcement Jurisdiction pursuant to &#xA7;
15.2-1715.

C. Such division may enter into agreements with other states pertaining to the
enforcement of Articles 1 (&#xA7; 18.2-247 et seq.) and 1.1 (&#xA7; 18.2-265.1
et seq.) of Chapter 7 of Title 18.2 across state boundaries. Such division may
share information with law-enforcement agencies in other states as is necessary
to carry out its work.

HISTORY: 2000, cc. 560, 600.