Virginia § 33.2-1227 - Violation a nuisance; abatement
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 33.2-1227 — Violation a nuisance; abatement, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 33.2-1227. Violation a nuisance; abatement
Any sign, advertisement, or advertising structure that is erected, used, maintained, operated, posted, or displayed for which no permit has been obtained where such is required, or after revocation or more than 30 days after expiration of a permit, is hereby declared to be a public and private nuisance and may be forthwith removed, obliterated, or abated by the Commissioner of Highways. The Commissioner of Highways may collect the cost of such removal, obliteration, or abatement from the person erecting, using, maintaining, operating, posting, or displaying such sign, advertisement, or advertising structure.
Code 1950, § 33-321; 1954, c. 588; 1960, c. 406; 1970, c. 322, § 33.1-375; 1976, c. 14; 2012, cc. 760, 818; 2014, c. 805.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 33.2-1227
What does Code of Virginia § 33.2-1227 cover?
Section 33.2-1227 ("Violation a nuisance; abatement") 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 § 33.2-1227?
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