The Department may initiate proceedings to enforce the requirements of Code of Ala. 1975, §§22-25-1 to 22-25-15, any rule in this chapter or any condition of any certification or provision of any order. Such proceedings may include:

1. (a) The issuance of a notice of violation;
2. (b) The issuance of an administrative order directing compliance;
3. (c) The issuance of an administrative order assessing a civil penalty of not less than $100.00 for each violation and each day of continued violation and not more than $25,000.00 for each violation and each day of continued violation.
4. (d) The commencement of a civil action to enjoin any threatened or continuing violation;
5. (e) The commencement of a civil action to assess a civil penalty of not less than $100.00 for each violation and each day of continued violation and not more than $25,000.00 for each violation and each day of continued violation.
6. (f) The commencement of a criminal action after written notice of the violation.

Author: Joe Alan Power, Aubrey White

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§22-22A-5, 22-22A-6, 22-22A-8, 22-25-11, 22-25-13.

History: September 18, 1986. Amended: Filed May 25, 1994; effective July 1, 1994. Amended: Filed May 2, 2000; effective June 6, 2000. Amended: Filed October 21, 2004; effective November 25, 2004.