South Dakota Codified Laws 34A-2-60. Board’s decision and order to abate pollution–Times prescribed in order–Civil penalty for violation
After a hearing, or on the failure of an alleged violator to make a timely request for a hearing, the board may issue an appropriate decision in compliance with § 1-26-25 and an order for the prevention, abatement, or control of pollution. The order shall state the date or dates by which any violation shall cease and may prescribe timetables for necessary action in preventing, abating, or controlling the pollution.
Any person who violates an order issued pursuant to this section is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed ten thousand dollars per day of violation, or for damages to the environment of this state, or both.
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 34A-2-60
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
- Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
Source: SDC 1939, § 61.0113; SL 1955, ch 430, § 1; SDC Supp 1960, § 61.0149; SL 1966, ch 260, § 4; SDCL, § 46-25-13; SL 1973, ch 280, § 11 (5); SDCL Supp, § 46-25-76; SL 1988, ch 285, § 24; SL 1992, ch 158, § 27.