C.__Harvesting performed by the landowner within a 12-month period when the total area harvested on land owned by that landowner does not exceed:

(1)__Two acres if the residual basal area of acceptable growing stock over 4 1/2 inches in diameter measured at 4 1/2 feet above the ground is less than 30 square feet basal area per acre; or

(2)__Five acres if the residual basal area of acceptable growing stock over 4 1/2 inches in diameter measured at 4 1/2 feet above the ground is more than 30 square feet basal area per acre.

7.__Penalties.__The following penalties apply to the failure to notify the bureau pursuant to this section.__Each day of failure to notify is a separate offense.

A.__Failure to notify the bureau of a harvest operation of 50 cords or less constitutes a civil violation for which a fine of not more than $50 may be adjudged.

B.__Providing inaccurate information on a notification form for a harvesting operation of 50 cords or less is a civil violation for which a fine of not more than $50 may be adjudged.

C.__Failure to notify the bureau of a commercial harvest operation of more than 50 cords constitutes a civil violation for which a fine not to exceed $1,000 for each occurrence may be adjudged and for which immediate cessation of the operation may be ordered by the court.__Continued operation after receiving an order to cease operation constitutes a civil violation for which a fine not to exceed $1,000 for each day the operation continues may be adjudged.

D.__Providing inaccurate information on a notification form for a commercial harvesting operation of more than 50 cords is a civil violation for which a fine of not more than $1,000 for each occurrence may be adjudged.

Sec. F-45. 12 MRSA §8884, sub-§4 is enacted to read:

4.__Failure to submit report; penalty.__Failure to submit reports pursuant to this section constitutes a civil violation for which a fine not to exceed $1,000 for each failure may be adjudged.