Section 230. Criminal prosecution for violation

Part VIII. Criminal Prosecution for Violation; Civil Enforcement

A. Any violation of any provision of § 23-276.12 of the Code of Virginia that is found by council to have been committed by any person, firm, association, postsecondary school, trust, or other entity that offers or confers degrees, diplomas, certificates, programs, or courses of study shall be punishable as a class 1 misdemeanor.

B. Each degree, diploma, certificate, program, or course of study offered or conferred in violation of this chapter or each violation of the provisions of § 23-276.12 of the Code of Virginia shall constitute a separate offense.

C. The council shall take any action required by the Code of Virginia to deter illegal or improper acts that may violate the requirement for school certification. Pursuant to § 23-276.15 of the Code of Virginia, upon confirmation of any notification or discovery of any postsecondary school operating without its certification or approval, the council shall notify, in writing, the relevant local commissioner of the revenue or other official serving such equivalent functions of the postsecondary school's violation of such certification or approval requirements, and shall recommend revocation of the school's business license.

Historical Notes

Derived from Volume 22, Issue 23, eff. August 24, 2006.

Statutory Authority

§ 23-276.3 of the Code of Virginia.