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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
A. If the director determines that a person is in violation of any provision of article 3 or 4 of this chapter, 1 a rule adopted pursuant to article 4 or 11 of this chapter 2 or any condition of a coal combustion residuals permit or solid waste facility plan approval issued pursuant to this chapter or is creating an imminent and substantial endangerment to the public health or the environment, the director may issue an order requiring compliance immediately or within a specified period of time.
B. A compliance order shall state with reasonable specificity the nature of the violation, a time for compliance, if applicable, and the right to a hearing.
C. A compliance order shall be transmitted to the alleged violator by certified mail, return receipt requested, or by hand delivery.
D. At the request of the director, the attorney general may file an action in superior court to enforce orders issued pursuant to this section after the order becomes final.
E. This section does not apply to CCR units until after CCR program approval.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Arizona Revised Statutes Title 49. The Environment § 49-781. Compliance orders; appeal; enforcement - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/az/title-49-the-environment/az-rev-st-sect-49-781/
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