Crimes Involving Health and Safety

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This is Chapter 7 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Crimes Involving Health and Safety.” It is part of Title 18.2 “Crimes and Offenses Generally”. It contains 216 laws divided across 13 structures.

Article 1	Drugs
Article 1.1	Drug Paraphernalia
Article 1.2	Sale of Ephedrine or Related Compounds
Article 1.3	Dextromethorphan Distribution Act
Article 2	Driving Motor Vehicle, Etc., While Intoxicated
Article 3	Transporting Dangerous Articles
Article 3.1	Transportation of Hazardous Materials
Article 4	Dangerous Use of Firearms or Other Weapons
Article 7	Other Illegal Weapons
Article 5	Uniform Machine Gun Act
Article 6	"Sawed-Off" Shotgun and "Sawed-Off" Rifle Act
Article 6.1	Concealed Weapons and Concealed Handgun Permits
Article 8	Miscellaneous Dangerous Conduct