Any person who violates any provision of this chapter or regulation of the Board adopted pursuant to § 3.2-5148 is subject to a civil penalty in an amount not to exceed $1,000 per violation. In determining the amount of any civil penalty, the Board shall give due consideration to (i) the history of the person's previous violations, (ii) the seriousness of the violation, and (iii) the demonstrated good faith of the person charged in attempting to achieve compliance with this chapter after being notified of the violation. Such penalty shall be collected by the Commissioner and the proceeds shall be deposited into the state treasury and credited to the Virginia Natural Resources Commitment Fund created pursuant to § 10.1-2128.1.
2017, c. 574.
Structure Code of Virginia
Title 3.2 - Agriculture, Animal Care, and Food
§ 3.2-5146. (For expiration date, see Editor's notes) Covered produce; exclusion; exemption
§ 3.2-5147. (For expiration date, see Editor's notes) Covered farm; exemption
§ 3.2-5148. (For expiration date, see Editor's notes) Regulations
§ 3.2-5149. (For expiration date, see Editor's notes) Commissioner to have access to certain farms
§ 3.2-5150. (For expiration date, see Editor's notes) Authority to seize covered produce
§ 3.2-5152. (For expiration date, see Editor's notes) Proceeding for condemnation or destruction
§ 3.2-5154. (For expiration date, see Editor's notes) Violations
§ 3.2-5155. (For expiration date, see Editor's notes) Impeding Commissioner
§ 3.2-5156. (For expiration date, see Editor's notes) Civil penalty