Sec. 31.
(1) After notice and opportunity for hearing, upon finding that a person has violated this act or a rule promulgated under this act, the director may impose an administrative fine of not more than $1,000.00 for each violation. If a violation of this act or a rule promulgated under this act occurs despite the exercise of due care or does not result in significant harm to human health or the environment, the director may issue a warning in lieu of an administrative fine.
(2) The director shall advise the attorney general if a person fails to pay an administrative fine imposed under this section. The attorney general may bring a civil action in a court of competent jurisdiction to recover the fine.
History: 1994, Act 184, Eff. Mar. 30, 1995
Last modified: October 10, 2016