208.10 Violation — enforcement.
1. The administrator may issue an order directing the operator to desist in an activity or practice which constitutes a violation of any provision of this chapter or any rules adopted by the division, or to take such corrective action as may be necessary to ensure that the violation will cease. If corrective measures sought by the division are not commenced within the time period designated in the order, the division may refer the violation to the attorney general for further action.
2. The operator may contest an order issued under this section through contested case proceedings pursuant to chapter 17A by filing with the administrator a notice of appeal within thirty days of receipt of the order for review by the division.
3. At the request of the division, the attorney general shall institute any legal proceedings, including an action for a civil penalty, injunction, or temporary injunction, necessary to enforce the provisions of this chapter or to obtain compliance with this chapter. Action by the attorney general may be taken in lieu of or in conjunction with any administrative action by the division.
4. Falsification of information required to be submitted under this chapter is a violation of this chapter.
[C71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §83A.10]
C93, §208.10
96 Acts, ch 1043, §6
Referred to in §208.10A
Structure Iowa Code
Section 208.7 - Mining license — fees and expiration.
Section 208.8 - Suspension, revocation, or refusal to issue license.
Section 208.9 - Registering mine site.
Section 208.10 - Violation — enforcement.
Section 208.11 - Judicial review.
Section 208.13 - Registering surface mining site — sign at entrance — penalty.
Section 208.15 - Amendment or cancellation.
Section 208.16 - Transfer to new operator.
Section 208.17 - Reclamation requirements.
Section 208.18 - Periodic reports.
Section 208.19 - Reclamation schedule.
Section 208.20 - Extension of time.
Section 208.21 - Political subdivision engaged in mining.
Section 208.22 - Hearing on violation.
Section 208.23 - Form of bond.
Section 208.24 - Single bond for multiple sites.
Section 208.25 - Cancellation of bond.
Section 208.26 - Rules — inspection of site.
Section 208.27 - Hearing on violations.
Section 208.28 - Forfeiture of bond — licensure restrictions.