Settlement of Proceeding

At any time after the commencement of an investigation by the Division, the Division and the respondent or party(ies) subject to investigation may agree to settle the investigation or proceeding. The settlement must be approved by the Director ofthe Division who may, in his discretion, approve the settlement so long as he finds it is fair, reasonable and in the public interest. The settlement may be entered as a FinalOrder under M.G.L. c. 110A §§ 412, 204, 304, 407A. Violations of such a Final Order is subject to criminal and civil penalties as provided by law.