Michigan Compiled Laws
451-1994-III-1-INLAND-WATERS-317 - Part 317 Aquifer Protection and Dispute Resolution (324.31701...324.31713)
Section 324.31712 - Violation of Order; Civil Fine or Costs; Default; Deposit; Action to Enforce Order.

Sec. 31712.
(1) A person who violates an order issued under this part is responsible for a civil fine of not more than $1,000.00 for each day of violation, but not exceeding a total of $50,000.00.
(2) A default in the payment of a civil fine or costs ordered under this section or an installment of the fine or costs may be remedied by any means authorized under the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.101 to 600.9947.
(3) All civil fines recovered under this section shall be forwarded to the state treasurer for deposit into the fund.
(4) The director or the director of the department of agriculture and rural development, as appropriate, may bring an action in a court of competent jurisdiction to enforce an order under this part, including injunctive or other equitable relief.
History: Add. 2012, Act 602, Imd. Eff. Jan. 9, 2013 ;-- Am. 2013, Act 86, Imd. Eff. June 28, 2013 Compiler's Notes: Former MCL 324.31712, which pertained to identification of at-risk geographic areas, was repealed by Act 176 of 2009, Imd. Eff. Dec. 15, 2009.Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA

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