Vermont § 4054 - Penalties
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 4054 — Penalties, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4054. Penalties
- (a) A person who violates any of the provisions of section 4052 of this title shall be imprisoned for not more than one year or fined not more than $1,000.00,
or both; but if the violation is committed after a conviction of the person under
this section has become final, the person shall be imprisoned for not more than one
year or fined not more than $2,500.00, or both. (b) A person shall not be subject to the penalties of subsection (a) of this section for
having violated subdivision 4052(1) or (3) of this title if he or she establishes
a guaranty or undertaking signed by and containing the name and address of the person
residing in the State of Vermont from whom he or she received in good faith the article,
to the effect that the article is not adulterated or misbranded within the meaning
of this chapter, designating this chapter. (c) No publisher, radio broadcast licensee, or agency or medium for the dissemination
of an advertisement, except the manufacturer, packer, distributor, or seller of the
article to which a false advertisement relates, shall be liable under this section
by reason of the dissemination by the person of such false advertisement, unless the
person has refused, on the request of the Commissioner, to furnish the Commissioner
the name and post office address of the manufacturer, packer, distributor, seller,
or advertising agency, residing in the State of Vermont, who causes the person to
disseminate such advertisement. (Added 1959, No. 172, § 5, eff. May 12, 1959; amended 1959, No. 329 (Adj. Sess.), § 27, eff. March 1, 1961; 2023, No. 53, § 85, eff. June 8, 2023.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 4054
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 4054 cover?
Section 4054 ("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 § 4054?
A common citation format is "Vermont Statutes Online § 4054" (Vermont). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Vermont law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Vermont official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Vermont attorney.
How does Vermont § 4054 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Vermont can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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