(a) In addition to the other remedies provided in this chapter, the state department shall adopt a schedule of civil penalties that may be levied to enforce the provisions of either of the following:(1) This chapter.(2) The rules adopted under this chapter by the state department.(b) A penalty included in the schedule of civil penalties adopted under subsection (a) may not exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) for each violation for each day.(c) The state department may issue an order of compliance, impose a civil penalty included in the schedule of civil penalties adopted under subsection (a), or both, against a person who:(1) fails to comply with this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter; or(2) interferes with or obstructs the state department or the state department's designated agent in the performance of duties under this chapter.(d) An order of compliance may be issued under IC 4-21.5-3-6, IC 4-21.5-3-8, or IC 4-21.5-4. A civil penalty may be imposed only in a proceeding under IC 4-21.5-3-8.(e) A proceeding commenced to impose a civil penalty may be consolidated with any other proceeding commenced to enforce this chapter or a rule adopted under this y in a proceeding under IC 4-21.5-3-8.(e) A proceeding commenced to impose a civil penalty may be consolidated with any other proceeding commenced to enforce this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter.[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-32-2.]As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.2.
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