RSA 146-A:16 Orders; Injunctions.

I. The department is authorized to issue an administrative order directing any person to cease activity violating this chapter or any rule adopted under the provisions of this chapter, to take action necessary to comply with this chapter or any rule adopted under the provisions of this chapter, or to institute corrective or remedial measures in response to the spillage or discharge of oil or any other violations of this chapter or rules adopted under the provisions of this chapter.
II. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the department, upon receipt of information that the spillage of oil may present an imminent and substantial hazard to human health or the environment, may take the following action:
(a) Issue a cease and desist order against any person