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.
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.
Structure Code of Virginia
Title 3.2 - Agriculture, Animal Care, and Food
Chapter 39 - Pesticide Control
§ 3.2-3904. Powers and duties of the Board
§ 3.2-3906. Board to adopt regulations
§ 3.2-3907. Delegation of authority; exclusive authority to regulate
§ 3.2-3908. Protection of trade secrets and other information
§ 3.2-3909. Reports of pesticide accidents and incidents
§ 3.2-3910. Complaints to Commissioner or the Board
§ 3.2-3911. Damages resulting from pesticide use or application
§ 3.2-3912. Pesticide Control Fund established
§ 3.2-3913. Exclusion of medicinal and toilet preparations
§ 3.2-3914. Registration required
§ 3.2-3915. Products registered under Federal Act
§ 3.2-3916. Products registered as single pesticide
§ 3.2-3917. Change in labeling or formulas without reregistration
§ 3.2-3918. Statement to be filed by registrant
§ 3.2-3919. Each brand or grade to be registered; fees
§ 3.2-3920. Submission of complete formula
§ 3.2-3921. Requirements for registration
§ 3.2-3922. When Commissioner may refuse or cancel registration
§ 3.2-3923. When Board may refuse or cancel registration
§ 3.2-3924. Annual business license required
§ 3.2-3927. Evidence of financial responsibility required of licensed pesticide business
§ 3.2-3928. Licensing of pesticide bulk storage facilities
§ 3.2-3929. Restricted use pesticides prohibited; exceptions; training required
§ 3.2-3930. Application and certification of commercial applicators
§ 3.2-3931. Agencies or persons exempt or partially exempt
§ 3.2-3932. Application and certification of private applicators
§ 3.2-3933. Certificate renewals; late fee for delinquent renewals; reexamination
§ 3.2-3934. Reciprocal agreement
§ 3.2-3936. Sale and application of tributyltin compounds
§ 3.2-3937. Educational programs
§ 3.2-3938. Misbranded pesticides
§ 3.2-3939. Violations generally
§ 3.2-3940. Administrative violations
§ 3.2-3941. Exemptions from penalties
§ 3.2-3942. Right of entry; warrant requirements; procedure
§ 3.2-3943. Civil penalties; procedure
§ 3.2-3944. "Stop-sale or removal" orders; "stop-use" orders; judicial review
§ 3.2-3945. Seizure, condemnation, and sale