§ 8-15. Penalties.  


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  • A violation of this article shall constitute a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than two hundred fifty dollars or more than two thousand five hundred dollars and confinement in jail for not more than twelve months, either or both. In lieu of the imposition of confinement in jail, the court may order the defendant to perform a mandatory minimum of ten hours of community service in litter abatement activities. (2-27-20.)

    Editor's note —An ordinance adopted Feb. 27, 2020, amended § 8-15 in its entirety to read as herein set out. Former § 8-15 pertained to certain refuse not acceptable, and derived from ordinances adopted Aug, 21, 2006; and Nov. 15, 2007.

    (STATE LAW REFERENCE—Code of Virginia, Sec. 33.2-802.)