It shall be the duty of the attorney for the Commonwealth of the respective cities and counties to prosecute all violations of the provisions of this chapter, when certified to him by the Commissioner.

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Terms Used In Virginia Code 59.1-164

  • Commissioner: means the Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services or his designated representative. See Virginia Code 59.1-149
  • Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government.

Code 1950, § 59-57; 1968, c. 439.