Idaho Admin. Code r. 20.03.04.080

Current through September 2, 2024
Section 20.03.04.080 - VIOLATIONS - PENALTIES
01.Cease and Desist Order. When the Department determines that a violation of these rules is occurring due to the ongoing construction of an unauthorized encroachment or an unauthorized modification of a permitted encroachment, it may provide the landowner, contractor, or permittee with a written cease and desist order that consists of a short and plain statement of what the violation is, the pertinent legal authority, and how the violation may be rectified. This order will be served by personal service or certified mail. The cease and desist order is used to maintain the status quo pending formal proceedings by the Department to rectify the violation.
02.Notice of Noncompliance/Proposed Permit Revocation. When the Department determines that these rules have been violated, a cause exists for revocation of a lake encroachment permit, or both of these have occurred, it will provide the permittee or offending person with a notice of noncompliance/proposed permit revocation that consists of a short and plain statement of the violation including any pertinent legal authority. This notice also informs the permittee or offending person of what steps are needed to either bring the encroachment into compliance, if possible, or avoid revocation, or both.
03.Noncompliance Resolution. The Department will attempt to resolve all noncompliance issues through conference with the permittee or other involved party. Any period set by the parties for correction of a violation is binding. If the Department is unsuccessful in resolving the violations, then the Department may pursue other remedies under Section 080 of these rules.
04.Violations. The following acts or omissions subject a person to a civil penalty as allowed by Title 58, Chapter 13, Section 58-1308, Idaho Code:
a. A violation of the provisions of Title 58, Chapter 13, Idaho Code, or of the rules and general orders adopted and applicable to navigable lakes;
b. A violation of any special order of the Director applicable to a navigable lake; or
c. Refusal to cease and desist from any violation in regards to a navigable lake after having received a written cease and desist order from the Department by personal service or certified mail, within the time provided in the notice, or within thirty (30) days of service of such notice if no time is provided.
d. Willfully and knowingly falsifying any records, plans, information, or other data required by these rules.
e. Violating the terms of an encroachment permit.
05.Injunctions, Damages. The Board expressly reserves the right, through the Director, to seek injunctive relief under Title 58, Chapter 13, Section 58-1308, Idaho Code and mitigation of damages under Title 58, Chapter 13, Section 58-1309, Idaho Code, in addition to the civil penalties provided for in Subsection 080.04 of these rules.
06.Mitigation, Restoration. The board expressly reserves the right, through the Director, to require mitigation and restoration of damages under Title 58, Chapter 13, Section 58-1309, Idaho Code, in addition to the civil penalties and injunctive relief provided for in Subsections 080.04 and 080.05 of these rules. The Department may consult with other state agencies to determine the appropriate type and amount of mitigation and restoration required.
07.Revocation of Lake Encroachment Permits.
a. The Department may institute an administrative action to revoke a lake encroachment permit for violation of the conditions of a permit, or for any other reason authorized by law. All such proceedings will be conducted as contested case hearings subject to the provisions of Title 67, Chapter 52, Idaho Code, and IDAPA 20.01.01, "Rules of Practice and Procedure before the State Board of Land Commissioners."
b. A hearing officer appointed to conduct the revocation hearing prepares recommended findings of fact and conclusions of law and forward them to the Director for final adoption or rejection.
c. An aggrieved party who appeared and testified at a hearing has the right to have the proceedings and final decision of the Director reviewed by the district court of the county in which the violation or revocation occurred by filing a notice of appeal within twenty-eight (28) days from the date of the final decision.

Idaho Admin. Code r. 20.03.04.080

Effective March 18, 2022