Illinois Administrative Code (Last Updated: March 27, 2024) |
TITLE62. MINING |
PART200. THE ILLINOIS EXPLOSIVES ACT |
SUBPARTJ. INSPECTION AND ENFORCEMENT |
§200.920. Enforcement Actions
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a) Pursuant to Sections 2011, 3002, 3004 and 5001 of the Act, the Department is authorized to take the following enforcement actions:
1) refuse to issue or renew an explosives license, a temporary explosives license, or a storage certificate, as set forth in Subparts B and C;
2) suspend or revoke an explosives license, a temporary explosives license, or a storage certificate with notice of a hearing;
3) summarily suspend or revoke an explosives license, a temporary explosives license, or a storage certificate without notice of a hearing when the Department finds that a condition or practice exists that could reasonably be expected to cause death, serious physical harm, or property damage;
4) cancellation of a storage certificate for storage of explosive materials in excess of the amount authorized by the certificate or change in physical conditions surrounding the magazine, as set forth in Subpart I;
5) imposition of fines not to exceed $5,000 per occurrence;
6) issuance of a notice of violation;
7) imposition of temporary or permanent conditions on a license or storage certificate;
8) any other disciplinary action the Department may deem proper; and
9) apply for an administrative search warrant.
b) Term of Suspension or Revocation
In those instances in which the Department suspends or revokes a license or certificate, the term of the suspension or revocation shall not exceed 5 years.
(Source: Amended at 45 Ill. Reg. 4490, effective March 26, 2021)