Arizona § 27-1024 - Injunctive relief; civil penalties
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 27-1024 — Injunctive relief; civil penalties, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 27-1024. Injunctive relief; civil penalties
A. Beginning April 1, 1997, if the state mine inspector has reason to believe that a person is violating this chapter or a rule adopted pursuant to this chapter or that a person is causing an imminent and substantial danger to the public safety, the inspector, through the attorney general, may request a temporary restraining order, a preliminary injunction, a permanent injunction or any other relief necessary to protect the public safety, without regard to whether the person has requested a hearing.
B. A person who violates this chapter or a rule, order or reclamation plan approval adopted or issued pursuant to this chapter is subject to a civil penalty of not more than one thousand dollars for each day of violation, not to exceed fifteen thousand dollars for each violation. At the inspector's request, the attorney general shall file an action in superior court to recover civil penalties as prescribed by this section.
C. An action filed under this section shall be brought in superior court in the county in which the alleged violation occurred or in which the inspector maintains an office.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 27-1024 ("Injunctive relief; civil penalties") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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