Virginia § 59.1-163 - Penalty for violation
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 59.1-163 — Penalty for violation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 59.1-163. Penalty for violation
Any person selling any motor fuel or lubricating oil which does not comply with the specifications provided in this chapter, or violating any of the provisions of the chapter, shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. Any dealer in any motor fuel who receives motor fuel meeting the requirements of this chapter and who thereafter adulterates any such motor fuel or mixes it with inferior motor fuel, so that the resulting product does not meet the requirements of this chapter, shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor.
Code 1950, § 59-56; 1968, c. 439; 1992, c. 885; 2009, c. 650.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 59.1-163
What does Code of Virginia § 59.1-163 cover?
Section 59.1-163 ("Penalty for violation") 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 § 59.1-163?
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