§342H-9  Penalties.  (a)  Any person who
violates this chapter, any rule adopted pursuant to this chapter, or any
condition of a permit or variance issued pursuant to this chapter shall be
fined not more than $10,000 for each separate offense.  Each day of each
violation shall constitute a separate offense.  Any action taken in court to
impose or collect the penalty provided for in this subsection shall be
considered a civil action.



(b)  Any person who denies, obstructs, or
hampers the entrance or inspection by any duly authorized officer or employee
of the department of any building, place, or vehicle which the officer or
employee is authorized to enter and inspect shall be fined not more than $500. 
Any action taken in court to impose or collect the penalty provided for in this
subsection shall be considered a civil action. [L 1989, c 212, pt of §4; am L
1991, c 157, §15; am L 1995, c 180, §21]