Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0780-05-01-.35 - CIVIL PENALTIES

(1) The Director may, in a lawful proceeding with respect to any person licensed or required to be licensed, in addition to or in lieu of any other lawful disciplinary action, assess a civil penalty for a violation of a statute, rule or order, enforceable by the Director, in accordance with the following schedule:

VIOLATION	PENALTY
T.C.A. § 68-115-207(c)(1)	$0 - 1000
(2)	$0 - 1000
(3)	$0 - 1000
(4)	$0 - 1000
(5)	$0 - 1000
Violation of any lawful order issued by the Director	$0 -1000

(2) Each day of continued violation shall constitute a separate violation.

(3) In assessing civil penalties, the following factors may be considered:

(a) Whether the amount imposed will be a substantial economic deterrent to the violator;

(b) The circumstances leading to the violation;

(c) The severity of the violation and the risk of harm to the public;

(d) The economic benefits gained by the violator as a result of non-compliance; and

(e) The interest of the public.

Notes

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0780-05-01-.35

Original rule December 19, 1997; effective March 4, 1998.

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 56-1-308 and 68-115-207.