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a. Any owner or operator who knowingly violates the provisions of section 1 of P.L.1991, c. 214 (C.48:13A-12.1) is guilty of a crime of the third degree.
b. The provisions of N.J.S.2C:43-3 to the contrary notwithstanding, any person convicted of a violation of the provisions of section 1 of P.L.1991, c. 214 (C.48:13A-12.1) is subject to a fine of not less than $7,500 for a first offense, not more than $10,000 for a second offense and not more than $25,000 for a third and every subsequent offense. Each day during which the violation continues constitutes an additional, separate and distinct offense.
c. If a person is convicted of a violation of the provisions of section 1 of P.L.1991, c. 214 (C.48:13A-12.1), the court shall, in addition to the penalties provided under this section, require the person to perform community service for a term of not more than 90 days.
d. All conveyances used or intended for use in the unlawful transportation of solid waste in violation of the provisions of section 1 of P.L.1991, c. 214 (C.48:13A-12.1) are subject to forfeiture to the State pursuant to the provisions of P.L.1981, c. 387 (C.13:1K-1 et seq.).
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New Jersey Statutes Title 48. Public Utilities 48 § 13A-12.2 - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nj/title-48-public-utilities/nj-st-sect-48-13a-12-2/
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