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2001 SESSION

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HB 2142 Department of Prof. & Occupational Regulation, civil penalties.

Introduced by: Thelma Drake | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS PASSED: (all summaries)

Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation and the Department of Health Professions; authority to recover civil penalties for certain violations. Authorizes the Departments of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) and the Department of Health Professions (DHP) to enforce the licensure and regulatory provisions of Title 54.1 through instituting proceeds in general district courts or circuit courts to recover civil penalties. The bill provides that the civil penalty must be at least $200 but no more than $1,000 per violation, with each unlawful act constituting a separate violation; but in no event can the civil penalties against any one person, partnership, corporation or other entity exceed $10,000 per year.


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