50-79-407. Civil penalties -- deposit in general fund -- injunctions not barred. (1) A person who violates this chapter or a rule or order issued under this chapter is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $5,000 for each violation. For purposes of this section, each day of a violation is a separate violation.
(2) The department shall initiate civil proceedings in district court to recover a penalty under subsection (1).
(3) Civil penalties collected under this section must be deposited in the general fund.
(4) An action under this section does not bar enforcement of this chapter or of rules or orders issued under it by injunction or other appropriate remedy.
History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 323, L. 1989; Sec. 75-3-407, MCA 1995; redes. 50-79-407 by Sec. 13, Ch. 73, L. 1997.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Chapter 79. Nuclear Regulation
Part 4. Enforcement, Appeal, and Penalties
50-79-401. Administrative hearings
50-79-402. Emergency impoundment of materials
50-79-403. Emergency orders and rules
50-79-404. Prohibited activity
50-79-407. Civil penalties -- deposit in general fund -- injunctions not barred
50-79-408. and 50-79-409 reserved
50-79-410. State regulations no more stringent than federal regulations or guidelines