                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

PENALTIES (§ 2.2-5508)

A civil penalty of not more than $500 may be assessed by the Department against
any person who violates any provision of this chapter. In determining the amount
of the penalty, the Department shall consider the degree and extent of harm
caused by the violation. No civil penalty may be assessed under this section
unless the person has been given the opportunity for a hearing pursuant to the
Administrative Process Act, (§ 2.2-4000 et seq.). Any continuing failure to
notify under § 2.2-5503 shall constitute the same offense for purposes of
imposing the penalty authorized by this section.

HISTORY: 1994, c. 472, § 2.1-777; 2001, c. 844.