I. Whoever is responsible for the operation of any oil facility, carrier, or vessel that discharges oil in violation of this chapter shall immediately notify the department of environmental services or its designee. Any person who fails to give such notice shall be guilty of a misdemeanor if a natural person, or guilty of a felony if any other person. Each day of a continuing violation shall constitute a separate offense.
II. Any person who becomes aware of an oil discharge in violation of this chapter shall immediately notify the department of environmental services.

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