Upon the petition of the Commission or a wetlands board to the circuit court of the county or city where any act is done or threatened which is unlawful under this chapter, the court may enjoin the unlawful act and order the defendant to take any steps necessary to restore, protect, and preserve the wetlands involved. This remedy shall be exclusive of and in addition to any criminal penalty which may be imposed under § 28.2-1318.
1973, c. 65, § 62.1-13.18:1; 1992, c. 836.
Structure Code of Virginia
Title 28.2 - Fisheries and Habitat of the Tidal Waters
§ 28.2-1301. Powers and duties of the Commission
§ 28.2-1302. Adoption of wetlands zoning ordinance; terms of ordinance
§ 28.2-1304. Officers, meetings, rules, etc., of wetlands boards; records and reports
§ 28.2-1305. Local governing body to supply meeting space and services for wetlands board
§ 28.2-1306. Permits required for certain activities; issuance of permits by Commission
§ 28.2-1307. Expedited permits; administrative procedures
§ 28.2-1308. Standards for use and development of wetlands; utilization of guidelines
§ 28.2-1310. Commissioner to review all decisions of wetlands boards
§ 28.2-1311. When Commission to review decision of wetlands board
§ 28.2-1312. Procedure for review; notice of decision
§ 28.2-1313. When Commission to modify, remand, or reverse decision of wetlands board
§ 28.2-1314. Time for issuance of permit
§ 28.2-1316. Investigations and prosecutions
§ 28.2-1317. Monitoring, inspections, compliance, and restoration