Virginia § 59.1-412 - Enforcement of chapter
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 59.1-412 — Enforcement of chapter, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 59.1-412. Enforcement of chapter
The provisions of this chapter shall be considered as safety and health standards of the Commonwealth and enforced as to employers pursuant to § 40.1-49.4 by the Commissioner of Labor and Industry.
In the case of violations of this chapter over which the Commissioner of Labor and Industry does not have enforcement powers pursuant to § 40.1-49.4, a civil penalty of up to $1,000 may be imposed at the discretion of the general district court for the jurisdiction in which the offense occurred.
1989, c. 341.
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Section 59.1-412 ("Enforcement of chapter") 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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