Arizona Revised Statutes Title 27. Minerals, Oil and Gas § 27-677. Violation; civil penalty

A. In any action brought pursuant to § 27-676 against a person who violates any provision of this article, or any rule or order of the commission, the court may impose a civil penalty of not more than one thousand dollars for each violation and for each day the violation continues.

B. In addition to any criminal penalties which may be imposed pursuant to § 27-663, the commission, through the attorney general, may bring an action in the superior court in the county where the violation occurred against any person who violates any provision of § 27-663 for imposition of a civil penalty of not more than one thousand dollars for each violation. Each day the violation continues shall constitute a separate violation for which a civil penalty may be imposed.

C. Civil penalties collected under this section shall be deposited in the state general fund.