Virginia SB145 mandates law enforcement officers to testify on controlled substances and marijuana identification in hearings and trials.
Virginia SB145 requires law enforcement officers to testify in preliminary hearings and trials about the identification of controlled substances, imitation controlled substances, and marijuana. This applies to hearings on violations of specific sections of Virginia law and trials for violations related to controlled substances. The bill also allows defendants to request a chemical analysis of plant material before trial.
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