The Commissioner may bring an action to enjoin the violation or threatened violation of any provision of this article, or any regulation adopted hereunder, in the circuit court of the city or county where the violation occurs or is about to occur. If the violation affects more than one locality, the action may be brought in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond. The Commissioner may request either the attorney for the Commonwealth or the Attorney General to bring action under this section. The Attorney General is authorized to prosecute any violation of this article.

Terms Used In Virginia Code 3.2-4749

  • City: means an independent incorporated community which became a city as provided by law before noon on July 1, 1971, or which has within defined boundaries a population of 5,000 or more and which has become a city as provided by law. See Virginia Code 1-208
  • Commissioner: means the Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services. See Virginia Code 3.2-100
  • Locality: means a county, city, or town as the context may require. See Virginia Code 1-221
  • Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government.

1968, c. 598, § 3.1-722.11; 1994, c. 340; 2008, c. 860.

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