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Bookmark or Share- Criminal Law Basics – Virginia RulesVirginia Rules is an educational program designed to help instructors, parents and students understand the laws that apply to Virginia teens in their everyday lives. Learn how crimes are defined in law, categories of crimes, penalties for violating the law, and legal and hidden consequences for committing a crime.
- Opioids - Virginia RulesWhat types of drug crimes are covered under Virginia law? There are three major crimes involving drugs in Virginia: possession, distribution, and manufacturing. The crime of drug possession occurs when a person possesses any controlled substance without a valid prescription. (Code of Virginia § 18.2-250). This includes prescription opioids ...
- Bullying - Virginia RulesThe seriousness of bullying is recognized in Virginia law. The Code of Virginia § 22.1-279.6(C) and (D) requires school boards to include rules against bullying in their Codes of Student Conduct as well as against hazing and profane or obscene language or conduct. Parents of any student involved in an alleged bullying incident must be notified ...
- Teens and Employment – Virginia RulesVirginia law defines two types of employment certificates: (Code of Virginia § 40.1-85) A vacation or part-time certificate permits the employment of a minor between 14 and 16 years of age only during school vacation periods or on days when school is not in session, or outside school hours on school days.
- Virginia Rules – Teens Learn & Live the LawVirginia Rules Topics: What does the law say about… Alcohol, Tobacco/Nicotine and Marijuana Virginia laws and legal penalties associated with underage alcohol, tobacco/nicotine and marijuana possession and use, health and safety risks of underage drinking, and strategies for staying safe and sober.
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