Disciplinary Action And Civil Penalties

(1) The Board for Licensing Contractors may, in a lawful proceeding with respect to any individual or entity licensed or required to be licensed by the Board under Title 62, Chapter 6, Part 4, in addition to or in lieu of any other lawful disciplinary action, assess civil penalties of up to $1,000.00 for each separate violation of statutes, rules or orders enforceable by the Board. LIMITED LICENSED PLUMBERS CHAPTER 0680-04 (2) Each day of continued violation may constitute a separate violation. (3) In assessing civil penalties, the following factors may be considered: (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. (4) The grounds for disciplinary action against licensees are set out in T.C.A. § 62-6-409, and the Board may initiate proceedings against a limited licensed plumber for faulty plumbing work and for the following grounds in the best interest of the public: (a) Fraud or deceit in obtaining a license, including the submission to the Board of any knowingly false or forged evidence in, or in support of, an application for a license; or (b) Dishonesty, fraud or gross negligence, including knowingly or through gross negligence making misleading, deceptive or untrue representations in the performance of services.