What types of suspected marijuana evidence should be submitted to the lab for further testing?

Evidence to consider submitting to the lab includes what has tested positive with the Duquenois-Levine test kit in conjunction with a blue color formation (indicative of Marijuana) or an inconclusive result with the Cannabis Typification or 4-AP field test (excluding simple possession of marijuana cases that may only be submitted with a court order).  Evidence that has shown a pink color formation (indicative of industrial hemp) for the Cannabis Typification or 4-AP field test should only be submitted to the lab for further testing if needed for court purposes.  For Virginia Code § 18.2-250.1 offenses on or after July 1, 2020, the evidence will need to be accompanied with a court order at the time of submissions.

Can I still submit a suspected marijuana pipe or scale for analysis?

No, unless it is a juvenile case or drugs other than marijuana are suspected.  As indicated in the Policy Notice dated June 23, 2020, DFS is not able to quantify the THC concentration in residues and is unable to distinguish whether any cannabinoids identified in residues are hemp-derived or marijuana-derived.  Accordingly, residues should not be submitted for analysis.