Title 23, Title 23 and Safety

As used in this chapter, the following terms shall, where context permits, be construed as follows: (1) “Air contaminant” means soot, cinders, ashes, any dust, fumes, gas, mist, smoke, vapor, odor, toxic, or radioactive material, particulate matter, or any combination of these. (…

In addition to the other powers and duties granted in this chapter, the director shall have and may exercise the following powers and duties: (1) To make, issue, and amend rules and regulations consistent with the provisions of this chapter. (2) To require prior submission and ap…

If the director determines at any time that air pollution, in any place or area in the state, constitutes an unreasonable and emergency risk to the health of those present within that area of the state, that determination shall be communicated in writing, with the factual finding…

The declaration by proclamation of the governor of an air pollution episode and any order issued by the governor pursuant to that declaration shall be given maximum publicity throughout the state.

Any gubernatorial order may be amended or modified by further gubernatorial orders. That order or orders shall not require any judicial or other order or confirmation of any type in order to become immediately effective as the legal obligation of all persons, firms, corporations,…

(a) The orders of the governor shall be enforced by the department of environmental management, the state council of defense, state and local police, and air pollution enforcement personnel forces. Those enforcing any governor’s order shall require no further authority or warrant…

Any person who violates any order of the governor or knowingly fails to comply with the directions of those authorized to enforce this chapter or knowingly interferes with the enforcement of the order or directions shall be punished by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars…