§ 33-3-120. ADDITIONAL REMEDIES FOR VIOLATION.

(a)

In general. In addition to any other sanction under this title, a person who fails to comply with the provisions of this title, orders, or permit conditions promulgated or issued under this title relating to forest buffers, stream systems, and water pollution shall be liable to the county in a civil action for damages in an amount equal to twice the cost of restoring the forest buffer, stream system, and water quality as determined by the Department.

(b)

Use of recovered damages. Any damages that are recovered under this section shall be used:

(1)

For the restoration of forest buffers, stream systems, and water quality; or

(2)

For the administration of the Department's program for the protection and restoration of water quality, streams, wetlands, and riverine floodplains.

(1988 Code, § 14-350) (Bill No. 224, 1990, § 1, 1-1-1991; Bill No. 94-02, § 2, 7-1-2004)