Vermont Statutes Title 10 Sec. 8001
Terms Used In Vermont Statutes Title 10 Sec. 8001
- Board: means the Natural Resources Board defined by subdivision 6001(1) of this title. See
- Compliance: means compliance with the statutes specified in section 8003 of this title and with any related rules, permits, assurances, or orders. See
- Secretary: means the Secretary of Natural Resources or the Secretary's duly authorized representative. See
- Violation: means noncompliance with one or more of the statutes specified in section 8003 of this title or any related rules, permits, assurances, or orders. See
§ 8001. Legislative findings
The General Assembly finds it necessary to standardize and enhance the enforcement powers of the Secretary of Natural Resources and the enforcement powers of the Natural Resources Board in order to:
(1) enhance the protection of environmental and human health afforded by existing laws;
(2) prevent the unfair economic advantage obtained by persons who operate in violation of environmental laws;
(3) provide for more even-handed enforcement of environmental laws;
(4) foster greater compliance with environmental laws;
(5) deter repeated violation of environmental laws; and
(6) establish a fair and consistent system for assessing administrative penalties. (Added 1989, No. 98, § 1; amended 2003, No. 115 (Adj. Sess.), § 67, eff. Jan. 31, 2005; 2013, No. 11, § 25.)