Vermont § 1934 - Enforcement
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 1934 — Enforcement, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1934. Enforcement
- (a) Notwithstanding any other provisions or procedure set forth in this chapter, if the
Secretary finds that a person is in violation of this chapter or has failed to comply
with any provisions of any order, standard, rule, or permit issued in accordance with
this chapter, he or she may bring suit in the Superior Court in any county where the
noncompliance has occurred to enjoin the act and to obtain compliance. The suit shall
be brought by the Attorney General or the appropriate State’s Attorney in the name
of the State for injunctive relief or for the imposition of penalties and fines as
provided in section 1935 of this title. The court may issue a temporary injunction or order in such proceedings and may
exercise all plenary powers available to it in addition to the power to: (1) enjoin further releases; (2) order design, construction, installation, or operation of alternate facilities; (3) order the removal of facilities, contaminated soils and the restoration of the environment; (4) fix and order compensation for any public or private property destroyed, damaged,
or injured; (5) assess and award punitive damages; (6) order reimbursement to any agency of federal, State, or local government from any
person whose acts caused governmental expenditures under section 1283 of this title, or under subdivision 1941(b)(3) or (7) of this title and in accordance with the
provisions of subsection 1941(f) of this title. (b) In addition to the remedies described in subsection (a) of this section, if the Secretary
finds that a person has installed, removed, repaired, or tested an underground storage
tank in violation of this chapter or the rules adopted under this chapter, the person
who installed, removed, repaired, or tested the tank may be subject to penalties and
required to take all actions necessary to correct the violation in accordance with
the provisions of chapters 201 and 211 of this title. (Added 1985, No. 66, § 1; amended 1989, No. 110, § 6, eff. June 20, 1989; 1997, No. 12, § 1.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 1934
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 1934 cover?
Section 1934 ("Enforcement") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Vermont § 1934?
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Is this the official text of Vermont law?
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How does Vermont § 1934 apply to my situation?
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