Vermont § 124 - Voluntary compliance
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 124 — Voluntary compliance, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 124. Voluntary compliance
- (a) When appropriate, the health officer shall make all practicable efforts to secure
voluntary compliance. This requirement shall not restrict the health officer’s authority
to use any enforcement powers authorized by this title or the common law. (b) Means of securing voluntary compliance may include the following: (1) encouraging voluntary cooperation by persons and affected groups to achieve the purposes
of this title; (2) encouraging local units of government to handle violation problems within their respective
jurisdiction by compact on a cooperative basis and providing technical and consultative
assistance for violation problems; (3) advising, consulting, contacting, and cooperating with other agencies of the State,
local governments, industries, other states, interstate or interlocal agencies, and
the federal government, and with interested persons or groups; and (4) encouraging voluntary compliance through warning, conference, or any other similar
means. (Added 1985, No. 267 (Adj. Sess.), § 8; amended 2023, No. 6, § 93, eff. July 1, 2023.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 124
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 124 cover?
Section 124 ("Voluntary compliance") 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 § 124?
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Is this the official text of Vermont law?
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How does Vermont § 124 apply to my situation?
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