2.2-5508 - Penalties. - Virginia Statutes

§ 2.2-5508. Penalties.

A civil penalty of not more than $500 may be assessed by the Departmentagainst any person who violates any provision of this chapter. In determiningthe amount of the penalty, the Department shall consider the degree andextent of harm caused by the violation. No civil penalty may be assessedunder this section unless the person has been given the opportunity for ahearing pursuant to the Administrative Process Act, (§ 2.2-4000 et seq.). Anycontinuing failure to notify under § 2.2-5503 shall constitute the sameoffense for purposes of imposing the penalty authorized by this section.

(1994, c. 472, § 2.1-777; 2001, c. 844.)