Code of Virginia · § 32.1-381 — Attorney General; civil action; civil penalty

A. In addition to any other right or remedy allowed by law, the Attorney General may bring a civil action against any person who violates the attestation requirements provided in subsection A of § 8.01-412.10, subsection C of § 19.2-87.1, or subsection B of § 19.2-99 or who engages in abusive litigation. Such person shall be subject to a civil penalty of not more than $10,000 for each violation as well as reasonable attorney fees and costs.

B. No action shall be commenced under this section more than three years after a violation of subsection A has occurred.

C. All penalties, fees, and costs shall be paid into the general fund of the Commonwealth.