Virginia § 8.01-44.7 - Action for tampering with metering device and diverting service
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 8.01-44.7 — Action for tampering with metering device and diverting service, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8.01-44.7. Action for tampering with metering device and diverting service
Any provider of services that have been tampered with or diverted in violation of § 18.2-163 may seek both injunctive and equitable relief, and an award of damages, including reasonable attorney fees and costs. In addition to any other remedy provided by law, the party aggrieved may recover an award of actual damages or $500 whichever is greater for each action.
2006, c. 350.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 8.01-44.7 ("Action for tampering with metering device and diverting service") 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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