(a) An operator of an underground tank system is liable for a civil penalty of not less than five hundred dollars ($500) or more than five thousand dollars ($5,000) for each underground storage tank, for each day of violation, for any of the following violations: (1) Operating an underground tank system that has not been issued a permit, in violation of this chapter. (2) Violation of an applicable requirement of the permit issued for the operation of the underground tank system. (3) Failure to maintain records, as required by this chapter. (4) Failure to report an unauthorized release, as required by Sections 25294 and 25295. (5) Failure to properly close an underground tank system, as required by Section 25298. (6) Violation of an applicable requirement of this chapter or a regulation adopted by the board pursuant to Section 25299.3. (7) Failure to permit inspection or to perform a monitoring, testing, or reporting required pursuant to Section 25288 or 25289. (8) Making a false statement, representation, or certification in an application, record, report, or other document submitted or required to be maintained pursuant to this chapter. (9) Tampering with or otherwise disabling automatic leak detection devices or alarms. (b) An owner of an underground tank system is liable for a civil penalty of not less than five hundred dollars ($500) or more than five thousand dollars ($5,000) per day for each underground storage tank, for each day of violation, for any of the following violations: (1) Failure to obtain a permit as specified by this chapter. (2) Failure to repair or upgrade an underground tank system in accordance with this chapter. (3) Abandonment or improper closure of an underground tank system subject to this chapter. (4) Violation of an applicable requirement of the permit issued for operation of the underground tank system. (5) Violation of an applicable requirement of this chapter or a regulation adopted by the board pursuant to Section 25299.3. (6) Failure to permit inspection or to perform a monitoring, testing, or reporting required pursuant to Section 25288 or 25289. (7) Making a false statement, representation, or certification in an application, record, report, or other document submitted or required to be maintained pursuant to this chapter. (c) A person who intentionally fails to notify the board, the regional board, or the local agency when required to do so by this chapter or who submits false information in a permit application, amendment, or renewal, pursuant to Section 25286, is liable for a civil penalty of not more than five thousand dollars ($5,000) for each underground storage tank for which notification is not given or false information is submitted. (d) (1) A person who violates a corrective action requirement established by, or issued pursuant to, Section 25296.10 is liable for a civil penalty of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) for each underground storage tank for each day of violation. (2) A civil penalty under this subdivision may be imposed in a civil action under this chapter, or may be administratively imposed by the board or a regional board pursuant to Article 2.5 (commencing with Section 13323) of Chapter 5 of Division 7 of the Water Code. (e) A person who violates Section 25292.3 is liable for a civil penalty of not more than five thousand dollars ($5,000) for each underground storage tank for each day of violation. (f) (1) A person who falsifies any monitoring records required by this chapter, or knowingly fails to report an unauthorized release, shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not less than five thousand dollars ($5,000) or more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000), by imprisonment in the county jail for not to exceed one year, or by both that fine and imprisonment. (2) A person who intentionally disables or tampers with an automatic leak detection system in a manner that would prevent the automatic leak detection system from detecting a leak or alerting t
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