Virginia Governor Ending State’s COVID-19 Related Fines and Penalties, Starts Reimbursement Process

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin on Dec. 6 issued an executive order directing state agencies to report all fines, fees, and suspensions related to COVID-19 shutdown violations.
State agencies are to report to the state’s secretary of finance by Jan. 15, 2023.
According to the governor’s executive order (pdf), state action imposed during the COVID-19 public health emergency in Virginia put businesses at risk and barred people from carrying out important daily activities.
“Because of the sweeping impact of these measures, I am directing the Commonwealth to review the disciplinary actions taken against private individuals and businesses and take corrective action where appropriate,” Youngkin stated in the order….}