Where appropriate, the commission may assess an individual civil penalty under subsection 6 of North Dakota Century Code section 38-14.1-32. The commission will serve notice, consistent with rule 4 of the North Dakota Rules of Civil Procedure for service of a summons and complaint, on each person to be assessed an individual civil penalty. The notice will include an explanation of the reasons

for the penalty, the amount to be assessed, a copy of any underlying notice of violation and cessation order, and an opportunity for formal hearing under North Dakota Century Code section 38-14.1-30.

History: Effective May 1, 1992.

General Authority: NDCC 38-14.1-03

Law Implemented: NDCC 38-14.1-32