Violation of §
840-10 of this article shall be subject to a civil penalty of up to $1,000 for every day that a discharge goes unreported. A civil penalty shall only be assessed by the Commissioner of the Department of Health Services following a hearing and opportunity of an alleged violator to be heard.
The Department of Health Services shall promulgate all rules
and regulations necessary for the implementation of this article within
60 days of its filing in the Office of the Secretary of State. All
such rules and regulations shall be subject to the approval of the
County Legislature.
This article shall apply to all actions occurring on or after
the effective date of this article.
This article shall take effect on the 60th day immediately subsequent
to its filing in the Office of the Secretary of State.