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flag Virginia replaces criminal penalties with civil fines for planting invasive species, capping at $1,000, with funds supporting ecological restoration.

flag Virginia lawmakers have replaced criminal charges with civil fines for landscapers installing invasive plants like English ivy and Japanese honeysuckle, capping penalties at $1,000 for repeat offenses, with proceeds funding the Plant Pollination Fund. flag The law mandates clearer labeling of 39 invasive species at retail outlets and requires phased removal over two to seven years. flag It shifts focus from punishment to education, aiming to reduce ecological damage while easing enforcement burdens. flag The state’s invasive species list, updated every four years using science-based assessments, will now guide regulation.

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