75-11-220. Imminent hazard. Upon receipt of evidence that the installation or closure of an underground storage tank system may present an imminent and substantial danger to public health or the environment, the department may commence administrative or judicial proceedings to immediately abate the danger or to restrain, order, or enjoin any person from causing the danger. The department may take other judicial or administrative action as may be necessary.
History: En. Sec. 13, Ch. 594, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 11, Ch. 200, L. 1993.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Title 75. Environmental Protection
Chapter 11. Underground Storage Tanks
Part 2. Montana Underground Storage Tank Installer and Inspector Licensing and Permitting Act
75-11-202. Intent, findings, and purpose
75-11-204. Rulemaking authority
75-11-205. through 75-11-208 reserved
75-11-209. Permits -- requirement for licensed installer
75-11-210. Licensing -- interim licenses -- regular licenses
75-11-212. Permits -- application procedure -- issuance
75-11-213. Inspection of installations and closures -- fee
75-11-214. Licensing of inspectors -- interim licenses -- regular licenses
75-11-218. Administrative enforcement
75-11-221. and 75-11-222 reserved
75-11-223. Civil and administrative penalties
75-11-225. Compliance with other laws -- limitation on local ordinances
75-11-226. Application of other law
75-11-227. Underground storage tank license and permit account
75-11-228. through 75-11-230 reserved
75-11-232. Closure of tanks under section 1, Chapter 641, Laws of 1993