Vermont § 568 - Penalties
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 568 — Penalties, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 568. Penalties
- (a) Any person who knowingly violates any provisions of this chapter or the rules adopted
under this chapter or who knowingly fails or refuses to obey or comply with any order
or the terms or conditions of any permit issued in accordance with this chapter, shall
be fined not more than $100,000.00 or be imprisoned not more than five years, or both.
Each violation may be considered a separate and distinct offense and, in the case
of a continuing violation, each day’s continuance may be deemed a separate and distinct
offense. These penalties shall not apply to violations of section 563 of this title. (b) Any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification
in any application, record, report, plan, or other document filed or required to be
maintained under this chapter, or by any permit, rule, regulation, or order issued
under this chapter, or who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate
any monitoring device or method required to be maintained under this chapter or by
any permit, rule, regulation, or order issued under this chapter, shall, upon conviction,
be punished by a fine of not more than $50,000.00 or by imprisonment for not more
than one year, or by both. Each violation may be considered a separate and distinct
offense and, in the case of a continuing violation, each day’s continuance may be
deemed a separate and distinct offense. (Added 1967, No. 310 (Adj. Sess.), § 17; amended 1971, No. 212 (Adj. Sess.), § 3; 1993, No. 92, § 7.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 568
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 568 cover?
Section 568 ("Penalties") 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 § 568?
A common citation format is "Vermont Statutes Online § 568" (Vermont). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Vermont law?
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How does Vermont § 568 apply to my situation?
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