HB307: Zoning ordinance; raises maximum misdemeanor penalty for violation thereof.

Chief Patron

Del. Tom Rust (R-86)

Tom Rust (R-86)
Herndon, VA
Served: 2002–

Progress

	Introduced
	Passed Committee
	Passed House
	Passed Senate
	Signed by Governor
	Became Law

Status

01/04/2006: In Counties, Cities and Towns Committee

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Summary

Zoning violations; penalties. Raises the maximum misdemeanor penalty for a zoning violation from $1,000 to $2,000. The misdemeanor maximum penalty for failure to remove or abate a zoning violation within the time period established by the court also increases from $1,000 to $2,000. Each 10-day period during which a zoning violation continues after the conviction or court-ordered abatement period has ended shall constitute a separate offense punishable by a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $2,500.   View Full Text »