(a) A large wind energy system that does not generate electricity for a continuous period of 360 days will be deemed abandoned and the Department may issue a Notice of Abandonment to the owner.

(b) If within 30 days of receipt of Notice of Abandonment, the owner provides the Department with information showing that the large wind system has not been abandoned, the Department will withdraw the notice.

(c) Unless the Department withdraws the Notice of Abandonment, the large wind energy system must be decommissioned as prescribed by PSC 128.19. If the owner fails to remove the large wind system and reclaim the site, the County may remove or cause the removal of the large wind energy system and arrange for reclamation of the site. The cost of removal and reclamation will become a lien upon the property and may be collected in the same manner as property taxes. [Code § 12.18.3-31.]