(1) It is unlawful for any person to violate any provision of this chapter or any rule, regulation or order of the Department made hereunder. Violation shall be punishable by a civil penalty of up to $50,000 to be assessed by the Department. Each day during any portion of which the violation occurs constitutes a separate offense.
(2) Penalties assessed herein for a discharge shall be the only penalties assessed by the territory, and the assessed person or persons shall be excused from paying any additional penalty for water pollution assessable under chapter 7 of this title for the same occurrence.
(3) The penalty provisions of this section shall not apply to any discharge promptly reported and removed by a licensee in accordance with the rules, regulations and orders of the Department.