Code of Virginia - Title 48 Nuisances - Section 48-5 Fine and costs; judgment of abatement

§ 48-5. Fine and costs; judgment of abatement

Upon the trial of any such presentment the person or persons who have created, caused or permitted the continuation of such nuisance, if found guilty, shall be fined, in the discretion of the jury, not more than $10,000; and upon such verdict the judgment of the court shall be for the amount of fine imposed and the costs of such proceeding, and also that such nuisance be forthwith removed and abated.

(Code 1919, § 1520; 1996, cc. 291, 808.)

Sections:  Previous  48-1  48-2  48-3  48-4  48-5  48-6  Next

Last modified: April 3, 2009