Penalties

Section 940.170   Penalties a) For the first violation of an approved plan of correction, the Department shall impose a penalty of $100 .  (Section 17 of the Act) b) For a second or subsequent violation of an approved plan of correction, the Department shall impose a penalty of $250 .  (Section 17 of the Act) c) The total fines imposed under the Act and this Part against a health facility in a 12 month period shall not exceed $5,000. (Section 17 of the Act)