Penalty and injunction

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  • (a) The department may enter an order imposing one or more of the following penalties against any person who violates any of the provisions of this chapter:

    • (1) Issuance of a warning letter that relates to the class of the violation.

    • (2) Imposition of an administrative fine of not more than $1,000 per occurrence. When imposing a fine under this section, the department must consider the degree and extent of harm caused by the violation, the cost of rectifying the damage, the benefit to the violator, whether the violation was committed knowingly and willfully, and the violator's compliance record.

    • (3) Revocation or suspension of any permit issued by the department under this chapter.

  • (b) Whoever violates any of the provisions of this chapter commits a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000 or imprisoned not more than 1 year, or both.

  • (c) The Superior Court of the Virgin Islands may enjoin a violation on complaint of the department. The injunction shall issue without bond.


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