R66-29-4. Citation

(1) The commissioner may enforce this rule by the issuance of a citation for violation to secure payments of fines or the imposition of penalties. (2) The citation shall include: (a) the name, street address, city, state, zip-code, phone-number, and title or position of the person, business, organization, corporation, firm, or limited liability company being given the order; (b) references to the statutes or rules violated; (c) a brief statement of findings of fact as determined by the division; (d) a penalty or fine amount; (e) the signature of the division representative; (f) corrective action required; and (g) a statement that the person is allowed to request an administrative hearing if the person feels that a citation was not warranted. (3) Fine or penalty amounts shall be set by the department or the division, under the direction of the commissioner, for amounts up to $5,000 per violation, or if the citation involves a criminal proceeding, the person may be found guilty of a class B misdemeanor. (4) For violations of Chapter 4-41 Hemp and Cannabinoid Act: (a) if the citation is not paid within 30 days, the penalty shall be two times the citation amount; and (b) if the citation is not paid within 60 days, the penalty shall be four times the citation amount. (5) For violations of Chapter 4-41a Cannabis Production Establishments: (a) if the citation is not paid within 30 days, the penalty shall be two times the citation amount; and (b) if the citation is not paid within 40 days, the penalty shall be four times the citation amount. (6) For violations of Chapter 4-45 Kratom Consumer Protection Act: (a) if the citation is not paid within 30 days, the penalty shall be two times the citation amount; and (b) if the citation is not paid within 60 days, the penalty shall be four times the citation amount.