                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

PENALTIES (§ 3.2-3947)

A. 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.

HISTORY: 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.