As authorized by the Code of Virginia, § 15.2-1716.2,
any person who is convicted of an offense for manufacture of methamphetamine
pursuant to the Code of Virginia, § 18.2-248 or 18.2-248.03,
shall be liable at the time of sentencing or in a separate civil action
to the locality or to any other law-enforcement entity for the expense
in cleaning up any methamphetamine lab related to the conviction.
The amount charged shall be equal to, or not exceed, the actual expenses
associated with cleanup, removal, or repair of the affected property
or the replacement cost of personal protective equipment used and
shall include all costs incurred by Page County and/or its agencies
or departments, including, but not limited to: EMS, Sheriff, Police,
Fire, Rescue, and/or Public Safety.