Civil Penalties

(1) With respect to any person, partnership, firm, association or corporation required to be licensed by the Board, the Board may, in addition to or in lieu of any other lawful disciplinary action, assess civil penalties against such person for each separate violation of a statute, rule or order pertaining to the Board in the amount of $250.00–$1,000.00. (2) Each day of continued violation shall constitute a separate violation. (3) In determining the amount of civil penalty to be assessed pursuant to this rule, the Board may consider such factors as the following: (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 risk of harm to the public; (d) The economic benefits gained by the violator as a result of non-compliance; (e) Whether the violator has been guilty of similar violations in the past and any discipline imposed for the past violations; (f) The interests of the public; and (g) The length of time that has elapsed between the alleged violation and filing of the complaint.