Section 200.920  Enforcement Actions

a)         Pursuant to Sections 2011, 3002, 3004 and 5001 of the Act, the Department is authorized to take the following enforcement actions:

1)         refuse to issue or renew an explosives license, a temporary explosives license, or a storage certificate, as set forth in Subparts B and C;

2)         suspend or revoke an explosives license, a temporary explosives license, or a storage certificate with notice of a hearing;

3)         summarily suspend or revoke an explosives license, a temporary explosives license, or a storage certificate without notice of a hearing when the Department finds that a condition or practice exists that could reasonably be expected to cause death, serious physical harm, or property damage;

4)         cancellation of a storage certificate for storage of explosive materials in excess of the amount authorized by the certificate or change in physical conditions surrounding the magazine, as set forth in Subpart I;

5)         imposition of fines not to exceed $5,000 per occurrence;

6)         issuance of a notice of violation;

7)         imposition of temporary or permanent conditions on a license or storage certificate;

8)         any other disciplinary action the Department may deem proper; and

9)         apply for an administrative search warrant.

b)         Term of Suspension or Revocation

In those instances in which the Department suspends or revokes a license or certificate, the term of the suspension or revocation shall not exceed 5 years.

(Source:  Amended at 45 Ill. Reg. 4490, effective March 26, 2021)