(a) The department may impose an administrative fine in an amount not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100) per day for any violation of this part, any regulation adopted pursuant to this part, or any term or condition of any permit issued by the department. The imposition of an administrative fine shall not preclude the department seeking other remedies, including, but not limited to, injunctive relief or the imposition of civil penalties as provided by this part. The total administrative fine shall not exceed one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500).

Attorney's Note

Under the Alabama Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
ClassPrisonFine
Violationup to 30 daysup to $200
For details, see Ala. Code § 13A-5-7

Terms Used In Alabama Code 45-37-41.08

(b) In determining the amount of fine to be levied for a violation, as provided in subsection (a), each of the following factors shall be considered:

(1) The extent and severity of any violation of this part, or the regulations adopted pursuant to this part.
(2) Actions taken by the permittee to correct the violation.
(3) Any previous violations by the permittee.
(c) The department may institute legal action for injunctive or other relief to enforce this part.
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