Administrative Rules of Montana
Department 17 - ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Chapter 17.24 - RECLAMATION
Subchapter 17.24.12 - Strip and Underground Mine Reclamation Act: Special Departmental Procedures and Program
Rule 17.24.1218 - INDIVIDUAL CIVIL PENALTIES: AMOUNT
Current through Register Vol. 6, March 22, 2024
(1) In determining the amount of an individual civil penalty assessed under ARM 17.24.1217, the department shall consider the criteria specified in 82-4-1001, MCA, including:
(2) The penalty may not exceed $5,000 for each violation. Each day of a continuing violation may be deemed a separate violation and the department may assess a separate individual civil penalty for each day the violation, failure or refusal continues, from the date of service of the underlying notice of violation, cessation order or other order incorporated in a final decision issued by the department, until abatement or compliance is achieved.
82-4-205, MCA; IMP, 82-4-254, MCA;