Vermont § 6612 - Penalties
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 6612 — Penalties, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6612. Penalties
- (a) Any person who violates any provision of this chapter, the rules adopted under this
chapter, or the terms or conditions of any order of certification granted by the Secretary
shall be subject to a criminal penalty not to exceed $25,000.00 or imprisonment for
not more than six months, or both. (b) Any person who violates any provision of this chapter relating to solid or hazardous
waste management, the rules adopted under this chapter, or the terms or conditions
of any order relating to solid or hazardous waste management or terms and conditions
of any solid or hazardous waste facility certification shall be subject to a civil
penalty not to exceed $10,000.00. (c) Each violation may be a separate and distinct offense and, in the case of a continuing
violation, each day’s continuance thereof may be deemed a separate and distinct offense. (d) Any person who commits any of the following in violation of any provision of this
chapter, the rules adopted under this chapter, or the terms or conditions of any order
or certification under this title shall be subject to a criminal penalty not to exceed
$250,000.00 or imprisonment for not more than five years, or both: (1) the knowing or reckless transport, treatment, storage, or disposal of any hazardous
waste; (2) the knowing or reckless transport, treatment, storage, or disposal of more than one
cubic yard of solid waste or more than 275 pounds of solid waste; (3) the knowing or reckless release of any hazardous material. (Added 1977, No. 106, § 1; amended 1981, No. 102, § 1; 1983, No. 148 (Adj. Sess.), § 8; 1987, No. 78, § 15; 1989, No. 286 (Adj. Sess.), § 5; 2015, No. 97 (Adj. Sess.), § 38.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 6612
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 6612 cover?
Section 6612 ("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 § 6612?
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Is this the official text of Vermont law?
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How does Vermont § 6612 apply to my situation?
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