2014 Virginia Code
Title 3.2 - Agriculture, Animal Care, and Food
§ 3.2-3946. Proceedings in case of violations


VA Code § 3.2-3946 (2014) What's This?

A. If the examination of laboratory results or other evidence collected during an investigation appears to show a violation of this chapter or any of the regulations issued hereunder, the Commissioner may provide notice of the violation to the registrant, distributor, possessor, licensee, applicator, or other person from whom such evidence was taken. Any party so notified shall be given an opportunity to be heard in accordance with regulations adopted by the Board. If the hearing appears to show a violation of this chapter or the regulations issued hereunder, the Commissioner may certify the facts to the Board or the proper prosecuting attorney and furnish the Board or that officer with a copy of the results of the investigation.

B. It shall be the duty of every attorney for the Commonwealth to whom the Commissioner shall report any violation of this chapter to cause proceedings to be prosecuted without delay.

C. 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 or warning. Copies of such warnings shall be reported to the Board.

Code 1950, §§ 3-208.40, 3-208.41, 3-208.43; 1966, c. 702, §§ 3.1-242, 3.1-243, 3.1-245; 1981, c. 260; 1989, c. 575, §§ 3.1-249.71 to 3.1-249.73; 2008, c. 860.

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