§342E-1 Definitions. As used in this chapter, unless the context clearly requires otherwise: “Department” means the department of health. “Director” means the director of health. “Nonpoint source pollution” means water pollution that does not originate from a point source. “Person” means any individual, partnership, firm, association, public or private corporation, federal agency, the State or […]
§342E-2 Nonpoint source pollution management and control program; rules. (a) There is established within the department a nonpoint source pollution management and control program to administer, enforce, and carry out all laws, rules, and programs relating to nonpoint source pollution in the State. The program may request the assistance of the clean water branch staff […]
§342E-3 Powers and duties of the director. (a) In addition to any other power or duty prescribed by law, the director shall: (1) Reduce, control, and mitigate nonpoint source pollution in the State; (2) Adopt rules under chapter 91 necessary for the purposes of this chapter, which may include water quality standards for specific areas, […]
[ §342E-4] Civil penalties. (a) Any person who violates any rule adopted under this chapter shall be fined not more than $10,000 for each separate offense. Each day of each violation shall constitute a separate offense. Any action taken to impose or collect the penalty provided for in this section shall be considered a civil […]
