Section 116725 Of Article 11. Crimes And Penalties From California Health And Safety Code >> Division 104. >> Part 12. >> Chapter 4. >> Article 11.
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. (a) Any person who knowingly makes any false statement or
representation in any application, record, report, or other document
submitted, maintained, or used for purposes of compliance with this
chapter, may be liable, as determined by the court, for a civil
penalty not to exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000) for each
separate violation or, for continuing violations, for each day that
violation continues.
(b) Any person who violates a citation schedule of compliance for
a primary drinking water standard or any order regarding a primary
drinking water standard or the requirement that a reliable and
adequate supply of pure, wholesome, healthful, and potable water be
provided may be liable, as determined by the court, for a civil
penalty not to exceed twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) for each
separate violation or, for continuing violations, for each day that
violation continues.
(c) Any person who violates any order, other than one specified in
subdivision (b), issued pursuant to this chapter may be liable, as
determined by the court, for a civil penalty not to exceed five
thousand dollars ($5,000) for each separate violation or, for
continuing violations, for each day that violation continues.
(d) Any person who operates a public water system without a permit
issued by the department pursuant to this chapter may be liable, as
determined by the court, for a civil penalty not to exceed
twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) for each separate violation
or, for continuing violations, for each day that violation continues.
(e) Each civil penalty imposed for any separate violation pursuant
to this section shall be separate and in addition to any other civil
penalty imposed pursuant to this section or any other provision of
law.