For his failure to discharge any duty required of him by law the fire marshal shall be liable for each offense to a fine not exceeding $100, to be imposed by the governing body and to be collected as other fines are collected.
Va. Code Ann. § 27-35
Penalty for failure to discharge duty
Code 1919, § 3138.
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