§ 4.17. Civil penalties.
(a) General. The Department may assess a civil penalty of up to $10,000 against a person that violates the act or this chapter. In determining the amount of a civil penalty, the Department will consider the gravity of the violation.
(b) Notice. The Department will provide a person written notice of a violation of the act or this chapter and an opportunity for an administrative hearing on the violation prior to the imposition of a civil penalty.
(c) Warning. If the Department determines a violation did not cause harm to the public interest, the Department may issue a warning in lieu of assessing a civil penalty.
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