A. Any person violating any provision of this chapter is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor, and may, in addition to or in lieu thereof, be assessed a civil penalty, as provided in § 3.2-5714.
B. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as requiring the Commissioner to report, for the institution of proceedings under this chapter, minor violations of this chapter, whenever the Commissioner believes that the public interest will be adequately served in the circumstances by a suitable written notice of warning.
1992, c. 242, § 3.1-969.14; 2008, c. 860.
Structure Code of Virginia
Title 3.2 - Agriculture, Animal Care, and Food
Chapter 57 - Weights and Measures Service Agencies and Technicians
§ 3.2-5701. Powers of the Board
§ 3.2-5701.1. Powers of the Commissioner
§ 3.2-5702. Delegation of authority
§ 3.2-5703. Registration of service agency
§ 3.2-5705. Exemption from registration fee
§ 3.2-5706. Examination and verification of standards and calibrating equipment
§ 3.2-5707. Certification of service technicians
§ 3.2-5709. Service of weights and measures; repair
§ 3.2-5710. Certificate of Conformance
§ 3.2-5712. Denial, suspension, or revocation of registrations and certifications