Virginia § 58.1-2270 - Failure to keep or retain records; civil penalty
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 58.1-2270 — Failure to keep or retain records; civil penalty, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 58.1-2270. Failure to keep or retain records; civil penalty
Any person who fails to keep or retain records as required by this chapter shall be subject to a civil penalty. The amount of the civil penalty assessed against a person for his first violation shall be $1,000. The amount of the civil penalty assessed against a person for each subsequent violation shall be $1,000 more than the amount of the civil penalty for the preceding violation.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 58.1-2270
What does Code of Virginia § 58.1-2270 cover?
Section 58.1-2270 ("Failure to keep or retain records; 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.
How do I cite Virginia § 58.1-2270?
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Is this the official text of Virginia law?
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How does Virginia § 58.1-2270 apply to my situation?
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