The commissioner may proceed in the appropriate court to recover costs and damages from a person who:

1. (1) is responsible for the improper storage of waste tires; and

2. (2) fails, without sufficient cause, to properly undertake a removal or remedial action under section 13 of this chapter.

   [Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-7-23-18 part.]

As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.93-1998, SEC.14.