§ 22-1-16 — Time for commencing proceedings

Notwithstanding any provision of this code to the contrary, no action, suit or proceeding for the administrative, civil or criminal enforcement of any provision of this chapter may be entertained unless commenced within three years from the date the right to bring the action, suit or proceeding has accrued. The limitation of this section applies, but is not limited to, actions, suits or proceedings for the recovery of any fine, penalty or forfeiture, pecuniary or otherwise. This section does not apply to the enforcement of any provision when the violation is part of a continuing violation and the last act of the continuing violation occurred within three years from the date of the commencement of the enforcement action.

Legislative History

2021 Reg. Sess., HB2630; 2000 Reg. Sess., HB4033; 2000 Reg. Sess., HB217; 1987 Reg. Sess., HB2246; 1985 Reg. Sess., HB1850; 1971 Reg. Sess., HB708; 1958 Reg. Sess., HB2