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(a) Falsity.--
(1) A person may not knowingly make a false statement or representation in an application, record, report, plan, proposal or other document which:
(i) relates to the actual or threatened release of a hazardous substance or to a response to the actual or threatened release of a hazardous substance; or
(ii) is filed, submitted, maintained or used for purposes of compliance with this act.
(2) A person who violates paragraph (1) commits a misdemeanor of the third degree and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of not less than $1,000 and not more than $25,000 per day for each violation or to imprisonment for a period of not more than one year, or both.
(b) Altering response action.--A person who, without written authorization from the department, alters or modifies a response action approved or undertaken by the department commits a summary offense and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of not less than $100 and not more than $1,000 for each day on which the offense occurs or, in default of payment of the fine, to imprisonment for not more than 90 days.
(c) Obstruction.--A person who refuses, hinders, obstructs, delays or threatens any agent or employee of the department in the course of performance of a duty under this act, including, but not limited to, entry and inspection under any circumstances, commits a summary offense and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of not less than $100 and not more than $1,000 for each day on which the offense occurs or, in default of payment of the fine, to imprisonment for not more than 90 days.
(d) Intentional or negligent.--A person who intentionally or negligently commits an offense under subsection (b) or (c) commits a misdemeanor of the third degree and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of not less than $1,000 and not more than $25,000 for each day on which the offense occurred or to imprisonment for not more than one year, or both.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Pennsylvania Statutes Title 35 P.S. Health and Safety § 6020.1105. Criminal penalties - last updated January 01, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/pa/title-35-ps-health-and-safety/pa-st-sect-35-6020-1105/
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