N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law § 71-2201: Enforcement of title 23 of article 23 of this chapter

§ 71-2201. Enforcement of title 23 of article 23 of this chapter.

Administrative and civil sanctions. 1. Any person who violates any of

the provisions of, or who fails to perform any duty imposed by title 23

of article 23 except the duty to accept used oil pursuant to section

23-2307 or any person subject to section 23-2308 or any rule or

regulation promulgated pursuant thereto, or any term or condition of any

certificate or permit issued pursuant thereto, or any final

determination or order of the commissioner made pursuant to this section

shall be liable for a civil penalty not to exceed one thousand dollars

for each such violation and an additional penalty of not more than five

hundred dollars for each day during which such violation continues, to

be assessed by the commissioner after a hearing or opportunity to be

heard pursuant to the provisions of section 71-1709 of this chapter,

and, in addition thereto, such person may by similar process be enjoined

from continuing such violation and any permit or certificate issued to

such person may be revoked or suspended or a pending renewal application

denied.

2. Any person who refuses to accept used oil as required pursuant to

subdivision two of section 23-2307 shall be liable for a civil penalty

not to exceed one hundred dollars.

3. Any person who violates any provision of section 23-2308 of this

chapter shall be subject to a civil penalty not to exceed two hundred

fifty dollars for each violation.

4. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any person who shall

violate the provisions of paragraph (c) of subdivision one of section

23-2307 or paragraph (d) of subdivision two of section 23-2307 of this

chapter shall be liable for a civil penalty of not more than five

hundred dollars, and an additional civil penalty of not more than five

hundred dollars for each day during which such violation continues, not

to exceed ten thousand dollars.