S.C. Code Regs. § § 61-83.7

Current through Register Vol. 48, 12, December 27, 2024

Section 61-83.7 - Penalties

7.1 Any person who commits a radiological violation shall:

7.1.1 be fined not less than One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) nor more than Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00); and

7.1.2 if such person is a shipper, have his or her permit suspended for a period of not less than thirty (30) calendar days and until such time as he or she demonstrates to the Department's satisfaction that adequate measures have been taken to prevent reoccurrence of the violation.

7.2 Any person who commits a second radiological violation within twelve (12) months of the first such violation shall:

7.2.1 be fined not less than Five Thousand ($5,000.00) nor more than Twenty-five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00); and

7.2.2 if such person is a shipper, have his or her permit suspended for a period of not more than one (1) year and until such time as he or she demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Department that adequate measures have been taken to prevent reoccurrence of the violations.

7.3 Any person who commits a non-radiological violation of the provisions of this regulation shall be fined not more than One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) for each violation; provided, that should the Department determine that a series of such violations has occurred, the Department shall suspend or revoke that person's permit for a period of not more than twelve (12) months.

7.4 Any person to whom an order, injunction, suspension, or fine issued under this article is directed shall comply therewith immediately, but on application to the Department, within twenty (20) calendar days after the date of the order, shall be afforded a hearing within thirty (30) calendar days of such application.

S.C. Code Regs. § 61-83.7

Amended by State Register Volume 48, Issue No. 05, eff. 5/24/2024.