Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-509.1

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Powers of investigators; enforcement of certain tobacco laws

Official statutory text

Investigators with the Office of the Attorney General as designated by the Attorney General shall be authorized to seize cigarettes as defined in § 3.2-4200 that are sold, possessed, distributed, transported, imported, or otherwise held in violation of § 3.2-4207 , 18.2-246.14 , 58.1-1015 , 58.1-1017 , or 58.1-1037 . In addition, such investigators shall be authorized to accompany and participate with special agents of the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority or other law-enforcement officials engaging in an enforcement action under § 3.2-4207 , 18.2-246.14 , 58.1-1015 , 58.1-1017 , or 58.1-1037 .

2006, c. 695 ; 2015, cc. 38 , 730 ; 2024, c. 540 .

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