2011 Code of Virginia
Title 58.1 TAXATION.
Chapter 10.1 Enforcement of Illegal Sale or Distribution of Cigarettes Act (58.1-1031 thru 58.1-1037)
58.1-1036 Other penalties for violation; civil actions
58.1-1036. Other penalties for violation; civil actions.
A. Any violation of 58.1-1033 or 58.1-1034 shall constitute a prohibited practice as provided in 59.1-200, and, in addition to any remedies or penalties set forth in this chapter, shall be subject to any remedies or penalties available for a violation of that section.
B. Any person who commits any of the acts prohibited by 58.1-1033, either knowingly or having reason to know he is doing so, or who fails to comply with any of the requirements of 58.1-1034, shall be guilty of a Class 5 felony.
C. In addition to any other remedy provided by law, any person may bring an action for appropriate injunctive or other equitable relief for a violation of this chapter, for actual damages, if any, sustained by reason of the violation, and, as determined by the court, interest on the damages from the date of the complaint, and taxable costs. If the court finds that the violation was willful, it may increase damages to an amount not exceeding three times the actual damages sustained by reason of the violation.
(2000, cc. 880, 901.)
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