Section 502. Civil penalties.
(a) Violations.--Any pipeline operator who violates this act shall be subject to a penalty provided under the Federal pipeline safety laws or 66 Pa.C.S. § 3301(c) (relating to civil penalties for violations), whichever is greater.
(b) Disposition of fines and penalties.--Fines imposed and civil penalties recovered under this act shall be paid to the commission. The funds received by the commission under this subsection shall be paid into the State Treasury, through the Department of Revenue, to the credit of the General Fund.