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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
It is unlawful for any person or entity to knowingly purchase or receive any prescription drug from any source other than a person or entity licensed pursuant to the laws of this state except where otherwise provided, such person or entity to include, but not be limited to, a wholesale distributor, manufacturer, pharmacy distributor or pharmacy. Any person violating the provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor, and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined not more than one thousand dollars. Any person who violates this section shall for a second offense be guilty of a misdemeanor, and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined not less than one thousand dollars nor more than five thousand dollars.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - West Virginia Code Chapter 60A. Uniform Controlled Substances Act § 60A-8-6. Prohibited drug purchases or receipt; penalties - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wv/chapter-60a-uniform-controlled-substances-act/wv-code-sect-60a-8-6/
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