(a) Civil penalties.--In addition to any other proceeding authorized by law, the commission may assess a civil penalty not to exceed $2,500 per violation upon a producer for the violation of this chapter. In determining the amount of the penalty, the commission shall consider the willfulness of the violation and other relevant factors.
(b) Separate offense.--Each violation for each separate day and each violation of this chapter shall constitute a separate offense.
(c) Limitation of actions.--Notwithstanding any limitation in 42 Pa.C.S. Ch. 55 Subch. B (relating to civil actions and proceedings), an action under this section must be brought within three years of the violation.
(d) Procedure.--A penalty under this chapter is subject to 66 Pa.C.S. Ch. 3 Subch. B (relating to investigations and hearings).
Structure Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Chapter 23 - Unconventional Gas Well Fee
Section 2302 - Unconventional gas well fee
Section 2304 - Well information
Section 2305 - Duties of department
Section 2309 - Enforcement orders
Section 2310 - Administrative penalties
Section 2314 - Distribution of fee
Section 2315 - Statewide initiatives