(1) The department shall, as required by 69-4-529, MCA, assess a fine of $100 on an underground facility owner for each report the underground facility owner fails to timely file.

(2) A party aggrieved by the imposition of a fine may contest the fine as provided for in ARM 24.301.1009.

(3) A fine that has not been contested and which remains unpaid for more than 75 days after it was issued may be referred by the department for collection of the debt.