§ 45-732. Powers and duties of Department.

In addition to the duties and powers conferred on the Department in other provisions of this act, the Department shall have authority and power to:

(a) Adopt and promulgate reasonable rules and regulations respecting the administration of this act and in conformity therewith and the Administrative Procedures Act.

(b) Order, after hearing, the revocation of any permit issued hereunder for violation of this act.

(c) Cause to be instituted, in any court of competent jurisdiction, legal proceedings for injunctive or other appropriate relief to enforce this act.

(d) Make investigations and inspections which are necessary or appropriate to insure compliance with this act.

(e) Collect and disseminate information relating to reclamation of affected lands.

(f) Request the assistance of any federal or state agency for technical advice or any other type of assistance deemed necessary to carry out the purposes of this act.

Laws 1971, c. 332, § 12, emerg. eff. June 12, 1971.