Vermont § 8001 - Legislative findings The General Assembly finds it necessary to standardize and enhance the enforcement powers of the Secretary of Natural Resources and the enforcement powers of the Land
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§ 8001. Legislative findings The General Assembly finds it necessary to standardize and enhance the enforcement powers of the Secretary of Natural Resources and the enforcement powers of the Land
- Use Review Board in order to: (1) enhance the protection of environmental and human health afforded by existing laws; (2) prevent the unfair economic advantage obtained by persons who operate in violation
of environmental laws; (3) provide for more even-handed enforcement of environmental laws; (4) foster greater compliance with environmental laws; (5) deter repeated violation of environmental laws; and (6) establish a fair and consistent system for assessing administrative penalties. (Added 1989, No. 98, § 1; amended 2003, No. 115 (Adj. Sess.), § 67, eff. Jan. 31, 2005; 2013, No. 11, § 25.)
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