(A) Notwithstanding the provisions of the Code of Virginia, as amended, to the contrary, no court in this town shall, in any case in which a fine is assessed for the violation of any law of this town, or any subdivision of this town, assess as part of the cost of the case any fee for arrest, or as a witness, for the benefit of any police officer; nor shall any police officer receive any such fee. Any police officer who accepts or receives any such fee shall be subject to the provisions of § 10.99.
(B) However, these officers are not prohibited from accepting or receiving rewards.
(1997 Code, § 66-4) Penalty, see § 10.99
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Similar provisions as to certain state law enforcement officers, see VA Code, § 46.2-218