Vermont § 3890 - Penalties
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 3890 — Penalties, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3890. Penalties
- (a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, a person who violates a provision of
this chapter shall be assessed a civil penalty of not more than $1,000.00. (b) A person who operates as a precious metal dealer without the certification required
by section 3882 of this title shall be: (1) for a first offense, imprisoned for not more than six months or fined not more than
$10,000.00, or both; (2) for a second or subsequent offense, imprisoned not more than three years or fined
not more than $50,000.00, or both. (c) A person who violates a provision of sections 3885-3888 of this title shall be: (1) for a first offense, imprisoned for not more than six months or fined not more than
$10,000.00, or both; (2) for a second or subsequent offense, imprisoned not more than three years or fined
not more than $50,000.00, or both. (d) The Attorney General or a State’s Attorney shall have the authority to pursue an injunction
to prohibit the conduct of a person in violation of this chapter. (e) For purposes of this section, each transaction in which a person violates a provision
of this chapter shall constitute a single violation, regardless of the number of violations
of this chapter that occur in the transaction. (Added 2013, No. 196 (Adj. Sess.), § 3, eff. Jan. 1, 2015.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 3890
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 3890 cover?
Section 3890 ("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 § 3890?
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Is this the official text of Vermont law?
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How does Vermont § 3890 apply to my situation?
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