Virginia § 58.1-2267 - Refusal to allow inspection or taking of fuel sample; civil penalty
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 58.1-2267 — Refusal to allow inspection or taking of fuel sample; civil penalty, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 58.1-2267. Refusal to allow inspection or taking of fuel sample; civil penalty
Any person who refuses to allow an inspection or allow the taking of a fuel sample authorized by § 58.1-2276 or § 58.1-2277 shall be subject to a civil penalty of $5,000 for each refusal. If the refusal is for a sample to be taken from a vehicle, the penalty shall be payable by the person in whose name the vehicle is registered. If the refusal is for a sample to be taken from any other storage tank or container, the penalty shall be payable by the owner of such storage tank or container.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 58.1-2267
What does Code of Virginia § 58.1-2267 cover?
Section 58.1-2267 ("Refusal to allow inspection or taking of fuel sample; civil 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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