Sec. 3. (a) In addition to the other remedies provided in this chapter, the state department shall adopt a schedule of civil penalties that may be levied to enforce the provisions of either of the following:

(1) This chapter.

(2) The rules adopted under this chapter by the state department.

     (b) A penalty included in the schedule of civil penalties adopted under subsection (a) may not exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) for each violation for each day.

     (c) The state department may issue an order of compliance, impose a civil penalty included in the schedule of civil penalties adopted under subsection (a), or both, against a person who:

(1) fails to comply with this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter; or

(2) interferes with or obstructs the state department or the state department’s designated agent in the performance of duties under this chapter.

     (d) An order of compliance may be issued under IC 4-21.5-3-6, IC 4-21.5-3-8, or IC 4-21.5-4. A civil penalty may be imposed only in a proceeding under IC 4-21.5-3-8.

     (e) A proceeding commenced to impose a civil penalty may be consolidated with any other proceeding commenced to enforce this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter.

[Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-32-2.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.2.