In addition to other penalties provided by this chapter, an operator who engages in mining in wilful violation of the provisions of this chapter or of regulations promulgated under it or who wilfully misrepresents a fact in an action taken pursuant to this chapter or wilfully gives false information in an application or report required by this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined not less than one hundred dollars nor more than one thousand dollars for each offense. Each day of continued violation after written notification is a separate offense.
In addition to other remedies, the department may institute an appropriate action or proceedings to prevent, restrain, correct, or abate a violation of this chapter or a regulation promulgated under this chapter.
HISTORY: 1990 Act No. 454, Section 2.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 48 - Environmental Protection and Conservation
Chapter 20 - South Carolina Mining Act
Section 48-20-10. Short title.
Section 48-20-20. Chapter purpose.
Section 48-20-30. Department responsible for administration of chapter.
Section 48-20-40. Definitions.
Section 48-20-50. Certificates of exploration.
Section 48-20-55. General permits for limited mining.
Section 48-20-60. Operating permits generally.
Section 48-20-70. Application for, and issuance of, operating permit.
Section 48-20-80. Modifications of operating permit.
Section 48-20-90. Reclamation plans.
Section 48-20-100. Authority to assess and collect fees.
Section 48-20-110. Bonding or other security requirements.
Section 48-20-120. Annual report of operator; operating fee; late penalty.
Section 48-20-130. Inspections; notice of deficiencies.
Section 48-20-140. Administrative fee for deficiencies.
Section 48-20-150. Modification of reclamation plans.
Section 48-20-160. Notice of violations; hearings; suspension or revocation of permit.
Section 48-20-170. Bond or security forfeiture proceedings.
Section 48-20-180. Manner of giving written notice.
Section 48-20-190. Appeals of decisions or determinations of department.
Section 48-20-210. Department to promulgate regulations.
Section 48-20-220. Cease and desist orders; restraining orders or injunctions; civil penalties.
Section 48-20-240. Disposition of fees and civil penalties.
Section 48-20-250. Affect of chapter on local zoning regulations or ordinances.
Section 48-20-260. Chapter not to restrict or impair private right of action.
Section 48-20-270. Chapter not to impose liability on State for damages.
Section 48-20-280. Application of chapter.
Section 48-20-300. Lands to be included in reclamation plans.