(a) Civil penalties.-- In addition to any other proceeding authorized by law, the commission may assess a civil penalty not to exceed $2,500 per violation upon a producer for the violation of this chapter. In determining the amount of the penalty, the commission shall consider the willfulness of the violation and other relevant factors. (b) Separate offense.-- Each violation for each separate day and each violation of this chapter shall constitute a separate offense. (c) Limitation of actions.-- Notwithstanding any limitation in 42 Pa.C.S. Ch. 55 Subch. B (relating to civil actions and proceedings), an action under this section must be brought within three years of the violation. (d) Procedure.-- A penalty under this chapter is subject to 66 Pa.C.S. Ch. 3 Subch. B (relating to investigations and hearings).
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