Virginia § 15.2-1716.2 - Methamphetamine lab cleanup costs; localities may charge for reimbursement
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§ 15.2-1716.2. Methamphetamine lab cleanup costs; localities may charge for reimbursement
Any locality may provide by ordinance that any person who is convicted of an offense for manufacture of methamphetamine pursuant to § 18.2-248 or 18.2-248.03 shall be liable at the time of sentencing or in a separate civil action to the locality or to any other law-enforcement entity for the expense in cleaning up any methamphetamine lab related to the conviction. The amount charged shall not exceed the actual expenses associated with cleanup, removal, or repair of the affected property or the replacement cost of personal protective equipment used.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 15.2-1716.2
What does Code of Virginia § 15.2-1716.2 cover?
Section 15.2-1716.2 ("Methamphetamine lab cleanup costs; localities may charge for reimbursement") 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.
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