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Current as of March 28, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
(a)(1)(A) Except as provided under subdivision (a)(2) of this section, the alleged violator shall appear before the court named within the citation at the location and time designated in the citation.
(B) The initial hearing shall occur no later than thirty (30) days after the time period expires for remediation of the alleged environmental violation.
(2) If, as verified by the environmental officer, the alleged environmental violation is remediated by the alleged violator within the time period established under § 8-6-2016 using the procedure under this subchapter, the court shall dismiss the matter from the docket without hearing.
(3) If the environmental officer extends the time period for remediation under § 8-6-2016(c), the court shall reschedule the hearing for not more than thirty (30) days after the extension for remediation.
(b) A court of competent jurisdiction over a citation issued by an environmental officer may issue penalties under § 8-6-204.
(c)(1) A judgment entered under this subchapter:
(A) May be enforced in the same manner as any other judgment; and
(B) Is a final decision for purposes of appellate review.
(2) A person against which the judgment is entered by a district court may appeal the decision to circuit court.
(d) A judgment entered under this subchapter does not preclude claims under § 8-6-206 by another person.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Arkansas Code Title 8. Environmental Law § 8-6-2015. Hearing on an environmental citation--Penalties - last updated March 28, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ar/title-8-environmental-law/ar-code-sect-8-6-2015/
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