0145-04-.01
Civil Penalties
Cite as Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0145-04-.01
(1)
The Commission may, in a lawful proceeding with respect to any person licensed or required
to be licensed, in addition to or in lieu of any other lawful disciplinary action, assess a civil
penalty for a violation of a statute, rule or order, enforceable by the Commission, in
accordance with the following schedule:
Violation
Penalty
T.C.A. §68-115-204
$0 – 250,000
T.C.A. §68-115-209(a)(1)
$0 – 250,000
(2)
$0 – 250,000
(3)
$0 – 250,000
(4)
$0 – 250,000
(5)
$0 – 250,000
(6)
$0 – 250,000
(7)
$0 – 250,000
(8)
$0 – 250,000
(10)
$0 – 250,000
(2)
Each day of continued violation shall constitute a separate violation.
(3)
In assessing civil penalties, the following factors may be considered by the Commission:
(a)
whether the amount imposed will be a substantial economic deterrent to the violator;
(b)
the circumstances leading to the violation;
(c)
the severity of the violation and the risk of harm to the public;
(d)
the economic benefits gained by the violator as a result of non-compliance; and
(e)
the interest of the public.