Court of Appeals of North Carolina February 16, 2010, COA09-318 (State Ex Rel. Ross v. Overcash)

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ELMORE, Judge.

On 14 August 2003, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) assessed a civil penalty against Ronald Gold Overcash (defendant) totaling $9,519.84 due to his failure to apply for a 401 Water Quality Certification before making various alterations, such as piping and grading, to a stream on his land.