(a) After July 1, 2001, any person who fails to comply with the provisions of this chapter or any rule or regulation promulgated under this chapter shall be subject to a civil violation and penalty of: (1) One hundred twenty-five dollars ($125) for a first offense; (2) Five hundred twenty-five dollars ($525) for a second offense; and (3) One thousand twenty-five dollars ($1,025) for the third and subsequent offenses. (b) The penalties may be reduced upon a showing that repairs have been made to bring failing vehicles into compliance with emission standards. There shall be no reduction for a first offense. Any reduction of the penalty for second, third, and subsequent offenses shall be by not more than four hundred fifty dollars ($450). (c) No person shall knowingly give false information to a HD-AIRS, the administrator or his designee concerning compliance with the provisions of this chapter and regulations promulgated under this chapter.
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