{"data":{"id":"us-va/va.-code-45.2-1159","jurisdiction":"us-va","citation":"Va. Code § 45.2-1159","heading":"Tolling of time for abating violations","body":"The period of time specified in a notice of violation for the abatement of the violation shall not begin to run until (i) the final decision of the Department is issued, if an administrative appeal of its issuance is pursued, or (ii) the final order of the circuit court is rendered, if an appeal of its issuance is taken to circuit court, provided that such appeal pursuant to clause (i) or (ii) was undertaken in good faith and not solely for delay or avoidance of penalties.1997, c. 390, § 45.1-161.292:65; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 387.","path":["Title 45.2. Mines, Minerals, and Energy","Subtitle III. Mineral Mines","Part A. Mineral Mines Generally","Chapter 11. Mineral Mine Safety Act","Article 8. Enforcement and Penalties; Reports of Violations"],"source_url":"https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/45.2-1159/","current_through":"9/4/2026","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-04T15:16:34Z","sha256":"7c7932aecc188d5bad554d635b0c449ff7d8c9dc1b067f83e559681e4a0a2e7d","source_id":"us-va","stale":true,"prev":"us-va/va.-code-45.2-1158","next":"us-va/va.-code-45.2-1160"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}