RSA 149-M:15 Penalties and Other Enforcement.

I. The department may issue an order to any person in violation of this chapter, a rule adopted under this chapter, or any condition in a permit issued under this chapter to comply with this chapter, the rule or the permit, and require such remedial measures as may be necessary. Any person to whom such an order is directed may appeal to the waste management council.
II. If the department finds that an emergency exists requiring immediate action to protect the public health, it may issue an order stating that an emergency exists and requiring that such action be taken as it judges necessary to meet the emergency. The order shall be effective immediately. Any person to whom such an order is directed shall comply immediately, but may appeal to the waste management council.