Virginia § 45.2-539 - Operating without license; penalty
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 45.2-539 — Operating without license; penalty, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45.2-539. Operating without license; penalty
A. In addition to any other power conferred by law, the Chief or his designated representative may issue an order closing any coal mine that is operating without a license. The procedure for issuing a closure order shall be as provided in § 45.2-569.
B. Any person operating an unlicensed mine is guilty of a Class 3 misdemeanor. Each day any person operates an unlicensed mine shall constitute a separate offense.
Code 1950, § 45-17.4; 1958, c. 306; 1966, c. 594, § 45.1-25; 1978, c. 489; 1994, c. 28, § 45.1-161.61; 1997, c. 390; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 387.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 45.2-539
What does Code of Virginia § 45.2-539 cover?
Section 45.2-539 ("Operating without license; penalty") 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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