Code of Virginia § 45.2-1128. Operating without license; penalty.
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A. In addition to any other power conferred by law, the Director or his designated representative may issue an order closing any mineral mine that is operating without a license. The procedure for issuing a closure order shall be as provided in § 45.2-1158 .
B. Any person operating an unlicensed mineral mine is guilty of a Class 3 misdemeanor. Each day any person operates an unlicensed mineral mine constitutes a separate offense.
1997, c. 390 , § 45.1-161.292:34; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 387 .