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Pennsylvania · Through 2024-03-12 (Statute Update stamp, 58 Pa.C.S.)

58 Pa.C.S. § 2310: Administrative penalties.

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  1. Title 58 - OIL AND GAS
  2. PART II OVERSIGHT AND DEVELOPMENT
  3. CHAPTER 23 UNCONVENTIONAL GAS WELL FEE

(a) Civil penalties.--In addition to any other proceeding authorized by law, the commission may assess a civil penalty not to exceed $2,500 per violation upon a producer for the violation of this chapter. In determining the amount of the penalty, the commission shall consider the willfulness of the violation and other relevant factors.

(b) Separate offense.--Each violation for each separate day and each violation of this chapter shall constitute a separate offense.

(c) Limitation of actions.--Notwithstanding any limitation in 42 Pa.C.S. Ch. 55 Subch. B (relating to civil actions and proceedings), an action under this section must be brought within three years of the violation.

(d) Procedure.--A penalty under this chapter is subject to 66 Pa.C.S. Ch. 3 Subch. B (relating to investigations and hearings).

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