TITLE L
WATER MANAGEMENT AND PROTECTION

CHAPTER 485-A
WATER POLLUTION AND WASTE DISPOSAL

Safety Regulations for Pools and Bathing Places

Section 485-A:28

    485-A:28 Penalty; Administrative Fines. –
I. Whoever violates any of the provisions of this subdivision, or rules adopted under this subdivision shall be guilty of a violation if a natural person, or guilty of a misdemeanor if any other person.
II. The commissioner, after notice and hearing, may impose an administrative fine not to exceed $2,000 for each offense upon any person who violates any provision of this subdivision, any rule adopted under this subdivision, or any license or approval issued under this subdivision. Rehearings and appeals from a decision of the commissioner under this paragraph shall be in accordance with RSA 541. Any administrative fine imposed under this section shall not preclude the imposition of further penalties under this chapter. The proceeds of administrative fines levied pursuant to this paragraph shall be deposited in the general fund. The commissioner shall adopt rules, under RSA 541-A, relative to:
(a) A schedule of administrative fines which may be imposed under this paragraph; and
(b) Procedures for notice and hearing prior to the imposition of an administrative fine.

Source. 1989, 339:1. 1997, 267:2, eff. July 1, 1997.