Vermont § 2674 - Answer to Uniform Fire Prevention Ticket
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 2674 — Answer to Uniform Fire Prevention Ticket, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2674. Answer to Uniform Fire Prevention Ticket
- (a) A person who is charged with committing a fire prevention offense may waive appearance
and trial and plead guilty or nolo contendere or not guilty by a signed statement.
The person shall submit a fine in an amount as established by the court with the signed
statement. The court shall accept the signed statement accompanied by the fine assessed
as a plea of guilty or nolo contendere as indicated on the signed statement and shall
proceed accordingly. (b) Fines shall be paid to, receipted by, and accounted for by the clerk as required by
court rules. Any fire warden or issuing officer who issues a complaint shall advise
the defendant of the fines. (c) If a defendant fails to answer or appear as directed on the fire prevention ticket
or by the Criminal Division of the Superior Court judge, or fails to pay the fine
imposed after judgment, the court may issue an appropriate order. (Added 1987, No. 107, § 3; amended 2009, No. 154 (Adj. Sess.), § 238.)
Source: official Vermont text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 2674
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 2674 cover?
Section 2674 ("Answer to Uniform Fire Prevention Ticket") 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 § 2674?
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Is this the official text of Vermont law?
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How does Vermont § 2674 apply to my situation?
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