LAC 33:I.701. Scope

A. The intent of this Chapter is to assure that, after the department has determined a penalty is to be assessed for one or more violations, each penalty is assessed in a consistent, fair, and equitable manner; that penalties are appropriate for the gravity of the violation committed; that economic incentives for noncompliance are eliminated; that penalties are sufficient to deter persons from committing future violations; and that compliance is expeditiously achieved and maintained. B. After considering the nine factors in R.S. 30:2025(E)(3)(a), the department realizes there may be circumstances where violations have occurred that do not warrant a penalty action. C. This Chapter is to be utilized by the department only after it has determined that a penalty is to be assessed for a specific violation unless otherwise specified by rule or regulation. Nothing in this Chapter applies to the determination of whether to assess a penalty, or to the compromise or settlement of a penalty.