Current with changes from the 2024 legislative session through ch. 845
Section 3.2-3947 - PenaltiesA. Except as otherwise provided, any person who knowingly violates any provisions of this chapter or regulations adopted hereunder is guilty of a Class 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 the violation.B. The Commissioner may bring an action to enjoin the violation or threatened violation of this chapter or any regulation adopted hereunder in the circuit court 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 affect more than one county or city. The Commissioner may request either the attorney for the Commonwealth or the Attorney General to bring action under this 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.Amended by Acts 2008, c. 860.Amended by Acts 1993, c. 773.Amended by Acts 1989, c. 575, § 3.1-249.70.Amended by Acts 1970, c. 376.Amended by Acts 1966, c. 702, 3.1-241, 3.1-244.