North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 90D. Interpreters and Transliterators § 90D-14. Civil penalties
Current as of January 01, 2020 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
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(a) Authority to Assess Civil Penalties. -- The Board may assess a civil penalty not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) for the violation of any section of this Chapter or any rules adopted by the Board. The clear proceeds of any civil penalty assessed under this section shall be remitted to the Civil Penalty and Forfeiture Fund in accordance with G.S. 115C-457.2.
(b) Consideration Factors. -- Before imposing and assessing a civil penalty, the Board shall consider the following factors:
(1) The nature, gravity, and persistence of the particular violation.
(2) The appropriateness of the imposition of a civil penalty when considered alone or in combination with other punishment.
(3) Whether the violation was willful and malicious.
(4) Any other factors that would tend to mitigate or aggravate the violations found to exist.
(c) Schedule of Civil Penalties. -- The Board shall establish a schedule of civil penalties for violations of this Chapter or rules adopted by the Board.
(d) Costs. -- The Board may assess the costs of disciplinary actions against a person found to be in violation of this Chapter or rules adopted by the Board.
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