Vermont § 131 - Criminal penalty
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 131 — Criminal penalty, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 131. Criminal penalty
- (a) Any person who violates a provision of this title or who fails or neglects to obey
or comply with an order or the terms of a permit issued under this title shall be
fined not more than $5,000.00. Each violation shall be a separate offense and, in
the case of a continuing violation, each day’s continuance shall be deemed a separate
violation. (b) Any person who refuses to obey or comply with an order or the terms of a permit issued
under this title or who knowingly creates a public health hazard or knowingly contributes
to a significant public health risk shall be fined not more than $25,000.00 or be
imprisoned not more than six months, or both. Each violation shall be a separate offense
and, in the case of a continuing violation, each day’s continuance shall be deemed
a separate violation. (c) Any person who knowingly makes a false statement, representation, or certification
as to any material fact in any application, record, report, plan, testing result,
or other document filed or required to be maintained under this title, or who falsifies,
tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate a testing device or method required
to be maintained under this title or required by a permit, rule, regulation, or order
issued under this title shall be fined not more than $10,000.00 or be imprisoned for
not more than six months, or both. (d) Any person who hinders or attempts to hinder any actions taken pursuant to this chapter
shall be fined not more than $1,000.00. (Added 1985, No. 267 (Adj. Sess.), § 15.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 131
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 131 cover?
Section 131 ("Criminal penalty") 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 § 131?
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Is this the official text of Vermont law?
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How does Vermont § 131 apply to my situation?
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