§ 42-17.6-1. Definitions.
As used in this chapter, the following words, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, shall have the following meanings:
(1) “Administrative penalty” means a monetary penalty not to exceed the civil penalty specified by statute or, where not specified by statute, an amount not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).
(2) “Director” means the director of the department of environmental management or his or her duly authorized agent.
(3) “Person” means any agency or political subdivision of the state, any state, public or private corporation or authority, individual, trust, firm, joint stock company, partnership, association, or other entity or any group thereof or any officer, employee or agent thereof.
History of Section.P.L. 1987, ch. 243, § 2.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 42 - State Affairs and Government
Chapter 42-17.6 - Administrative Penalties for Environmental Violations
Section 42-17.6-1. - Definitions.
Section 42-17.6-2. - Authority of director to assess penalty.
Section 42-17.6-3. - Notice of violation and assessment of penalty.
Section 42-17.6-4. - Right to adjudicatory hearing.
Section 42-17.6-5. - Judicial review.
Section 42-17.6-6. - Determination of administrative penalty.
Section 42-17.6-7. - Limitations on amount of penalty.