Virginia § 38.2-221 - Enforcement of penalties
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 38.2-221 — Enforcement of penalties, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 38.2-221. Enforcement of penalties
The Commission may impose, enter judgment for, and enforce any civil penalty or other penalty pronounced against any person for violating any of the provisions of this title, subject to the hearing provisions of § 12.1-28. The power and authority conferred upon the Commission by this section shall be in addition to and not in substitution for the power and authority conferred upon the courts by general law to impose civil penalties for violations of the laws of this Commonwealth.
Code 1950, § 38-26; 1952, c. 317, § 38.1-41; 1986, c. 562.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 38.2-221
What does Code of Virginia § 38.2-221 cover?
Section 38.2-221 ("Enforcement of penalties") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. 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 Virginia § 38.2-221?
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