§ 27-1322 — Compliance orders

A. Beginning January 1, 2007, if the state mine inspector determines that a person is violating this chapter, a rule adopted pursuant to this chapter or any condition of a reclamation plan approved pursuant to this chapter or is causing an imminent and substantial danger to the public safety, the inspector may issue an order requiring compliance either immediately or within a stated period of time.

B. A compliance order shall state with reasonable specificity the nature of the violation, a time for compliance, if applicable, and the right to a hearing.

C. The inspector shall transmit the compliance order to the alleged violator either by certified mail, return receipt requested, or by hand delivery.

D. At the inspector's request, the attorney general may file an action in superior court to enforce orders issued under this section after the order becomes final. The action shall be filed in superior court in the county in which the alleged violation occurred or in which the inspector maintains an office.