Virginia Code 28.2-1318: Violations; penalty
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Any person who knowingly, intentionally, or negligently violates any order, rule, or regulation of the Commission or of a wetlands board established pursuant to this chapter, any provision of this chapter or of a wetlands zoning ordinance enacted pursuant to this chapter, or any provision of a permit granted pursuant to this chapter is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. Following a conviction, every day the violation continues is a separate offense.
Attorney's Note
Under the Virginia Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 misdemeanor | up to 12 months | up to $2,500 |
Terms Used In Virginia Code 28.2-1318
- board: means a board created pursuant to § 28. See Virginia Code 28.2-1300
- Commission: means the Marine Resources Commission. See Virginia Code 28.2-100
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- Person: includes any individual, corporation, partnership, association, cooperative, limited liability company, trust, joint venture, government, political subdivision, or any other legal or commercial entity and any successor, representative, agent, agency, or instrumentality thereof. See Virginia Code 1-230
- Wetlands: means both vegetated and nonvegetated wetlands. See Virginia Code 28.2-1300
- Wetlands zoning ordinance: means the ordinance set forth in § 28. See Virginia Code 28.2-1300
1972, c. 711, § 62.1-13.18; 1992, c. 836.