Citation Penalties

(1) The Executive Director of the Board may issue citations against providers offering pre-licensing courses for any violation of T.C.A. §62-6-138 or any rule contained herein. Each citation shall contain an order to cease all violations of this chapter, and an assessment of a civil penalty in accordance with the following schedule: Violation Penalty T.C.A. § 62-6-138 $250 - $1,000 (2) In determining the amount of any penalty to be assessed pursuant to this rule, the Executive Director may consider such factors as the following: (a) whether the amount imposed will be 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 noncompliance; (e) the interest of the public; (f) willfulness of the violation; (g) extent to which the licensee has sought to compensate any victim(s) of the violation.