3 Del. Admin. Code § 302-9.0

Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 5, November 1, 2024

Section 302-9.0 - Civil Penalties

9.1 Any person who interferes with the Department of Agriculture in the enforcement of this chapter, as determined in an administrative hearing, shall be assessed a civil penalty of no less than $1,000 nor more than $5,000 on each count.

9.2 Any person who is not a Department of Agriculture employee or its authorized representative who removes markings placed by the Department of Agriculture for the purpose of identification is interfering with the Department of Agriculture's enforcement of these regulations, as determined in an administrative hearing, and shall be assessed a civil penalty of no less than $1,000 nor more than $5,000 on each count.

9.3 Any person(s) who willfully or knowingly ships contaminated produce, as determined in an administrative hearing, shall be assessed a civil penalty of no less than $1,000 nor more than $5,000 on each count.

9.4 Any person(s) who refuses to comply with these regulations shall be assessed a civil penalty of no less than $1,000 nor more than $5,000 for each violation.

9.5 The payment of penalties assessed under this chapter may be made on a payment schedule approved by the Secretary or the Secretary's designee.

3 Del. Admin. Code § 302-9.0

22 DE Reg. 997 (6/1/2019) (final)