30-14-2820. Civil penalty injunction. (1) A violation of this part is a violation of Title 30, chapter 14, parts 1 and 2.

(2) A person who violates the provisions of this part following the 30-day period described in 30-14-2817(3) is liable for a civil penalty in an amount not to exceed $7,500 for each violation.

(3) The attorney general may bring an action in the name of this state to:

(a) recover a civil penalty under this section;

(b) restrain or enjoin the person from violating this part; or

(c) recover the civil penalty and seek injunctive relief.

(4) The attorney general may recover reasonable attorney fees and other reasonable expenses incurred in investigating and bringing an action under this section.

(5) The attorney general shall deposit a civil penalty collected under this section in a special revenue account to the credit of the department pursuant to 30-14-143.