1. (1) Any person that violates a requirement of this part or any order issued or rule made under the authority of this part is subject to a civil penalty of not more than $10,000 per day for each day of violation.

2. (2)

   1. (a) The director may enforce a requirement, rule, agreement, or order issued under this part by bringing an action in a court under Title 78A, Judiciary and Judicial Administration.
   2. (b) Notwithstanding Title 78B, Chapter 3a, Venue for Civil Actions, the director shall bring an action in a court in the county where the solar panel waste is located.
3. (3) The division shall deposit a civil penalty collected under this part into the account described in Section 19-6-1303.

Enacted by Chapter 415, 2026 General Session