Vermont § 1096 - General penalties
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 1096 — General penalties, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1096. General penalties
- (a) Any person who violates the speed restrictions of subsection 1083(b) of this title shall be assessed a civil penalty of not more than $50.00 and is liable for damages
for injuries thereby done to the bridge or structure, which may be recovered in a
civil action brought under this section in the name and for the benefit of the State
or municipal corporation liable for the repairs of the bridge or structure, with costs. (b) A parent or guardian who knowingly permits a child under 16 years of age, in his or
her custody, to violate any provision of sections 1136 through 1141, inclusive, of
this title shall be assessed a civil penalty of not more than $25.00. (Added 1971, No. 258 (Adj. Sess.), § 3, eff. March 1, 1973; amended 2019, No. 131 (Adj. Sess.), § 181.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 1096
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 1096 cover?
Section 1096 ("General penalties") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Vermont § 1096?
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Is this the official text of Vermont law?
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How does Vermont § 1096 apply to my situation?
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