New Hampshire § 146-A:15 Administrative Fines

New Hampshire Statutes

§ 146-A:15 — Administrative Fines

New Hampshire § 146-A:15

Title XPUBLIC HEALTH

Ch. 146-AOIL DISCHARGE OR SPILLAGE IN SURFACE WATER OR GROUNDWATER

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N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 146-A:15 (2026).

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I. The commissioner of the department of environmental services, after notice and hearing pursuant to RSA 541-A, may impose an administrative fine not to exceed $4,000 for each offense upon any person who violates any provision of this chapter including any rule adopted under the provisions of this chapter or any order or permit issued under this chapter. Each day of the violation shall constitute a separate offense. Rehearings and appeals from a decision of the commissioner under this paragraph shall be in accordance with RSA 541. Any administrative fine imposed under this section shall not preclude the imposition of further penalties under this chapter. The commissioner shall adopt rules, under RSA 541-A, relative to:

(a)A schedule of administrative fines which may be imposed under this

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I. The commissioner of the department of environmental services, after notice and hearing pursuant to RSA 541-A, may impose an administrative fine not to exceed $4,000 for each offense upon any person who violates any provision of this chapter including any rule adopted under the provisions of this chapter or any order or permit issued under this chapter. Each day of the violation shall constitute a separate offense. Rehearings and appeals from a decision of the commissioner under this paragraph shall be in accordance with RSA 541. Any administrative fine imposed under this section shall not preclude the imposition of further penalties under this chapter. The commissioner shall adopt rules, under RSA 541-A, relative to:
(a) A schedule of administrative fines which may be imposed under this section for violations as provided in paragraph I.
(b) Procedures for notice and hearing prior to the imposition of an administrative fine.
II. The proceeds of administrative fines levied pursuant to paragraph I shall be deposited by the commissioner into the oil pollution control fund established under this chapter.