Virginia Statutes
§ 12.1-34 — Punishment for contempt
Virginia § 12.1-34
JurisdictionVirginia
Title 12.1STATE CORPORATION COMMISSION
Ch. 5PROCEDURE BEFORE THE COMMISSION AND APPEALS
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Bluebook
Va. Code Ann. § 12.1-34 (2026).
Text
The Commission shall have the power to punish for contempt by fine not exceeding $1,000 or by confinement not exceeding six months, or by both, any person duly summoned to appear and testify before the Commission who fails or refuses to appear and testify, without lawful excuse, or who refuses to answer any proper question propounded to him by the Commission in the discharge of its duty or who conducts himself in a rude, disrespectful, or disorderly manner before the Commission or any of the commissioners deliberating in the discharge of duty in public session. Any person punished for contempt by confinement may be committed by the Commission to the jail of any city or county of this Commonwealth. The jailer thereof shall receive the person upon the commitment of the Commission attested by
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Legislative History
Code 1950, § 12-21; 1971, Ex. Sess., c. 157; 1991, c. 710.
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Powers and duties generally§ 12.1-15
Power to compromise and settle; power to waive penalties and charge off delinquent taxes, etc§ 12.1-2
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