California Public Resources Code

§ 45016

PRC § 45016 Effective Oct 16, 1995Div. 30 · Part 5 · Ch. 1 · Art. 3

Statute text

In making a determination regarding the allegations in, and the amount of any liability that may be imposed pursuant to, an order, petition, or complaint and determining the appropriate outcome, and when determining whether to deny, suspend, or revoke a permit or to deny a permit application, the issuing agency, the board, or a court, as the case may be, shall take into consideration:

(a)The nature, circumstances, extent, and gravity of any violation or any condition giving rise to the violation and the various remedies and penalties that are appropriate in the given circumstances, with primary emphasis on protecting the public health and safety and the environment.

(b)Whether the violations or conditions giving rise to the violation have been corrected in a timely fashion or reasonable progress is being made.

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Legislative history

Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 952, Sec. 34. Effective October 16, 1995.