3.2-3947 - Penalties. - Virginia Statutes

§ 3.2-3947. Penalties.

A. Except as otherwise provided, any person who knowingly violates anyprovisions of this chapter or regulations adopted hereunder is guilty of aClass 1 misdemeanor and shall be subject to an additional fine of up to$500,000 if death or serious physical harm to any person is caused by theviolation.

B. The Commissioner may bring an action to enjoin the violation or threatenedviolation of this chapter or any regulation adopted hereunder in the circuitcourt of the county or city where the violation occurs or is about to occur,or in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond if the violation may affectmore than one county or city. The Commissioner may request either theattorney for the Commonwealth or the Attorney General to bring action underthis section, when appropriate.

(Code 1950, §§ 3-208.39, 3-208.42; 1966, c. 702, §§ 3.1-241, 3.1-244; 1970,c. 376; 1989, c. 575, § 3.1-249.70; 1993, c. 773; 2008, c. 860.)