Section 30 Water Pollution

• Library: Damages 2012

The Missouri Clean Water Law, §§ 644.006–644.150, RSMo 2000 and Supp. 2011,provides for civil penalties of up to $10,000 per day, per violation. Section 644.076, RSMo Supp. 2011. Injunctive relief may also be sought. Section 644.076.1. If the defendant knowingly violates the law, criminal sanctions of up to $25,000 per day may be assessed. Section 644.076.3. Increased fines may be assessed for subsequent knowing violations of up to $50,000 per day, per violation. Id. The state can also recover its...