1260-07-.04
Civil Penalties
Cite as Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1260-07-.04
(1)
The Commission may, in a lawful proceeding against any person required to have a
designated agent license and/or a vacation lodging services license, in addition to or in lieu of
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any other lawful disciplinary action, assess a civil penalty for each separate violation of a
statute, rule, or order pertaining to the Commission in the amount of $0–$1000.00.
(2)
Each day of a continued violation may constitute a separate violation.
(3)
In determining the amount of a civil penalty, the Commission may consider such factors as
the following:
(a)
Whether the amount imposed will be a substantial economic deterrent to the violation;
(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.