§ 60-3339 Compliance with act shall be considered by tribunal in determining penalties

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60-3339. Compliance with act shall be considered by tribunal in determining penalties

    If a facility owner or operator has implemented an environmental management system, consistent with the primary  characteristics prescribed by subsection (d)(2) of K.S.A. 60-3334, and amendments thereto, a court or administrative tribunal  which finds a violation of such laws, or extension of such laws, shall give consideration to that fact in determining whether to  impose administrative or civil penalties and in determining the severity of any penalties imposed.