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(a) The Commissioner of Planning and Natural Resources shall enforce the provisions of this chapter. The Commissioner or his authorized representatives may, for the purpose of performing their official duties under this chapter, enter upon and inspect any parcel of property or premises at all reasonable hours.
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(b) Any person who fails to secure an Earth Change Permit under section 534 of this title, fails to pay the Earth Change Permit fee, or violates any provision of an Earth Change Permit shall be subject to a civil penalty of $200 per day per violation.
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(c) Civil penalties charged pursuant to subsection (b) of this section may be assessed administratively by the Commissioner of Planning and Natural Resources if the person charged has been given an opportunity to have a hearing, and findings of fact and conclusions of law are made before the civil penalties are imposed.
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(d) Upon the start of activity for which an Earth Change Permit has been issued, the owner of the property or his authorized agent shall so notify the Commissioner so that he may schedule the inspection that may be deemed necessary for the effective enforcement of the provisions of this chapter.
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(e) The Commissioner shall maintain accurate records of inspections made, notices issued and actions taken by property owners or authorized agents pursuant to notices resulting from inspection.