§ 73-5a-702. Civil penalties -- Costs -- Civil liability.

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(1) Any person who violates this chapter or any lawful notice or order issued pursuant to this chapter shall be assessed a penalty not to exceed $5,000 per violation in a civil proceeding.

(2) In the case of a continuing violation, each day that the violation continues constitutes a separate and distinct offense.

(3) Any person who violates this chapter shall be liable for any expenses incurred by the state engineer in abating any violation of this chapter.

(4) A penalty assessment under this chapter does not relieve the person assessed from civil liability for claims arising out of any act which was also a violation.

Enacted by Chapter 319, 1990 General Session

                    
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