For the purpose of ascertaining compliance with the provisions
of Subchapter I of Chapter 295, Wis. Stats., Chapter NR 135, Wisconsin
Administrative Code, or this chapter, any authorized officer, agent,
employee or representative of Pierce County may inspect any nonmetallic
mining site subject to this chapter as provided below:
A. No person may refuse entry or access onto a nonmetallic mining site
of a duly authorized officer, employee or agent of Pierce County or
the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources who presents appropriate
credentials to inspect the site for compliance with the nonmetallic
mining reclamation permit, this chapter, Chapter NR 135, Wisconsin
Administrative Code, or Subchapter I of Chapter 295, Wis. Stats.
B. Any person who enters the site under this right of inspection shall
obtain training and provide his or her own safety equipment needed
to comply with any federal, state or local laws or regulations controlling
persons on the nonmetallic mining site.
Any violation of Subchapter I of Chapter 295, Wis. Stats., Chapter NR 135, Wisconsin Administrative Code, this chapter, a permit issued pursuant to this chapter or a reclamation plan required by §
241-13 and a permit issued under this chapter may result in forfeitures as provided in § 295.19(3), Wis. Stats., as follows:
A. Any person who violates Chapter NR 135, Wisconsin Administrative Code, or an order issued under §
241-32 may be required to forfeit not less than $25 nor more than $1,000 for each violation. Each day of continued violation is a separate offense. While an order issued under §
241-32 is suspended, stayed or enjoined, this penalty does not accrue.
B. Except for the violations referred to in Subsection
A, any person who violates Subchapter I of Chapter 295, Wis. Stats., Chapter NR 135, Wisconsin Administrative Code, any reclamation plan approved pursuant to this chapter or an order issued pursuant to §
241-32 shall forfeit not less than $10 nor more than $5,000 for each violation. Each day of violation is a separate offense. While an order issued under §
241-32 is suspended, stayed or enjoined, this penalty does not accrue.