Sec.22a-209-12. Violations

(a) No person shall violate or cause the violation of any applicable statutes or regulations.

(b) Remedies for violations.

(1) The Commissioner shall designate employees of the Department who shall, acting with or without complaints, conduct investigations and ascertain whether the solid waste management statutes and regulations are being complied with.

(2) Whenever these employees determine that any applicable statute or regulation has not been complied with, the Commissioner shall send to the person or persons responsible for the noncompliance a written order specifying the nature of the noncompliance and affording a reasonable period of time for its correction. Nothing herein shall be construed to limit the rights of the Commissioner to proceed with any other remedies that he or she may deem necessary.

(3) Unless the person or persons on whom an order has been served requests a hearing within thirty (30) days of the date of issuance in accordance with section 22a-6c of the General Statutes as amended, such order shall become final and effective. If a hearing is requested, it shall be held in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedure Act, Chapter 54 of the General Statutes, and the Department's Rules of Practice.

(Effective February 21, 1985)