710 IAC 6-6-3 Aggravating factors

Sec. 3. Aggravating factors are circumstances that may increase an imposed civil penalty. The aggravating circumstances that may be considered include the following: (1) The respondent has a history of prior violations. (2) The respondent has had a prior violation of similar behavior. (3) The respondent's actions caused significant harm or loss to the harmed person. (4) The respondent's actions caused significant harm or loss to multiple individuals. (5) The harmed person is at least sixty (60) years of age. (6) The violation involved fraudulent conduct. (7) The violation amounted to substantial gains to the respondent. (8) The respondent obstructed or failed to comply with the division's investigation. (9) Any other willful or intentional misconduct by the respondent.