Environmental
A Florida property owner receives a 'Notice of Violation' from FDEP for illegal dredging in a wetland. The owner may face:
AOnly an advisory letter
BAdministrative, civil, and criminal penalties including fines, cleanup orders, and potential imprisonment✓ Correct
COnly a requirement to pay for wetland restoration
DLoss of property title
Explanation
Violations of Florida's wetland protection laws and the Clean Water Act can result in significant administrative fines, civil penalties, criminal prosecution (for willful violations), mandatory restoration orders, and stop-work orders.
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