A. Any person who does not comply with the provisions of Section 74-6-5 N.M. Stat. Ann., including any regulation adopted pursuant to that section, or any permit issued pursuant to that section, shall be assessed civil penalties up to the amount of fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000) per day of noncompliance for each violation.

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B. Any person who violates any provision of the Water Quality Act other than Section 74-6-5 N.M. Stat. Ann. or any person who violates any regulation, water quality standard or compliance order adopted pursuant to that act shall be assessed civil penalties up to the amount of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) per day for each violation.