The Commission's enforcement duties began on July 1, 2002.  The Commission is responsible for receiving violation reports, determining if a violation of the Act occurred, and assessing fines with maximum penalties ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 per violation.  All penalties collected by the Commission are required by the Act to be given as a grant to JULIE to support JULIE's safety and informational programs to reduce incidents of damage to underground utility facilities.