When the Secretary of Agriculture, Food and Markets determines that a person subject to the requirements of the chapter is violating a requirement of this chapter, the Secretary shall respond to and require discontinuance of the violation. The Secretary may respond to a violation of the requirements of this chapter by: (1) issuing a corrective action order under section 4992 of this title;(2) issuing a cease and desist order under section 4993 of this title;(3) issuing an emergency order under section 4993 of this title;(4) revoking or conditioning coverage under a permit or certification under section 4994 of this title; (5) bringing a civil enforcement action under section 4995 of this title;(6) referring the violation to the Secretary of Natural Resources for enforcement under 10 V.S.A. chapter 201; or (7) pursuing other action, such as consulting with a farmer, within the authority of the Secretary to ensure discontinuance of the violation and remediation of any harm nder 10 V.S.A. chapter 201; or (7) pursuing other action, such as consulting with a farmer, within the authority of the Secretary to ensure discontinuance of the violation and remediation of any harm caused by the violation. (Added 2015, No. 64, § 17; amended 2021, No. 105 (Adj. Sess.), § 146, eff. July 1, 2022.)
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