As used in this article: “Controlled substance” means a controlled substance as defined in Article 1 (§ 18.2-247 et seq.) of Chapter 7 of Title 18.2. “Health care provider” means a health care provider as defined in § 8.01-581.1. 2002, c. 863.
A. A parent or legal custodian may bring an action for damages incurred because of his child’s unlawful use of a controlled substance while under the age of eighteen against a natural person age eighteen years or older who sold, administered, furnished or knowingly participated in the unlawful distribution of a controlled substance to the […]
A law-enforcement officer or agency shall not be liable under this article if acting in furtherance of an official investigation. A health care provider who in good faith and in compliance with state or federal law, sells, administers, furnishes or distributes a controlled substance shall not be liable under this article. 2002, c. 863.
Every action brought pursuant to this article shall be commenced no later than two years after the child’s eighteenth birthday. 2002, c. 863.
