CHAPTER 9-3
REMEDIES AND PENALTIES

9-3-1 Remedies.

In the event a violator fails to take action in accordance with the notice of non-compliance or cessation order served on him, pursuant hereto, the person or agency in charge of enforcement may continue its cessation actions or impoundment of vehicles and equipment; may request Secretary to serve notice of intent to cancel the lease or mineral agreement, specifying the basis for notice; may request the Secretary to proceed as provided in the federal regulations, and to assess penalties as provided by these federal regulations; may assess civil penalties as set forth in Section 9-3-2 herein; and may take any other action deemed appropriate.

9-3-2 Civil Penalties.

In addition to the penalties provided by federal regulations, the violator shall pay to the Tribe a civil penalty of up to five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) per day for each day of such violation or continued violation of an order of non-compliance if such penalties are assessed by the person or agency designated by the Council to be responsible for enforcement of this Title. The person or agency in charge of enforcement shall serve the violator, in person or by mail, with a notice of assessment of penalties, which shall be due and payable to the Tribe within twenty (20) days of this notice. Failure to pay any penalties imposed shall be considered an additional violation of this Title.