75-6-114. Civil penalty.
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75-6-114 . Civil penalty.
(1)In an action initiated by the department to collect civil penalties against a person who is found to have violated this part or a rule, order, or condition of approval issued under this part, the person is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $10,000. The action must be filed in the district court of the county in which the violation occurred.
(2)Each day of violation constitutes a separate violation.
(3)Action under this section does not bar enforcement of this part or a rule, order, or condition of approval issued under this part by injunction or other appropriate remedy.
(4)When seeking penalties under this section, the department shall take into account the penalty factors in 75-1-1001 in determining an appropriate settlement or judgment, as appropriate.
(5)Civil penalties collected pursuant to this section must be deposited in the state general fund.