New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 7 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Chapter 26B - INDUSTRIAL SITE RECOVERY ACT RULES
Subchapter 1 - GENERAL INFORMATION
Section 7:26B-1.11 - Civil penalties

Universal Citation: NJ Admin Code 7:26B-1.11

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 18, September 16, 2024

(a) Any person who knowingly gives or causes to be given any false information or who fails to comply with the provisions of the Act or this chapter shall be liable for a civil penalty of not more than $ 25,000 for the first offense, and not more than $ 50,000 for the second and subsequent offenses. If the violation is of a continuing nature, each day during which it continues shall constitute an additional and separate offense.

(b) The Department may assess a civil administrative penalty, pursuant to the Administrative Requirements for the Remediation of Contaminated Sites, at N.J.A.C. 7:26C-9, against any person who violates the requirements of this chapter.

(c) Any officer or management official of an industrial establishment who knowingly directs or authorizes the violation of any provision of ISRA or this chapter shall be personally liable for any penalties provided by ISRA or this chapter.

(d) In its discretion, the Department may compromise and settle any claim for a penalty pursuant to ISRA or this chapter.

Disclaimer: These regulations may not be the most recent version. New Jersey may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.