WILLISTON, N.D. (AP) - Williams County officials have reinstated a fine against an oil transportation company for failing to pay fees and comply with zoning regulations while it was operating company housing several years ago.
County commissioners decided Tuesday to impose a $1.2 million fine against Western Petroleum LLC and its parent company, Pilot Logistics.
The total amount is a $1,000 fine for each day the company failed to pay fees for non-renewal of a conditional use permit, being out of compliance with zoning regulations and operating temporary housing.
A fine of $29.6 million was first issued to Western Petroleum in 2014 after officials discovered the lapses.
In response to the fines, the company has filed a suit in district court.