Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0680-05-.10 - 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.

Notes

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0680-05-.10

Public necessity rule filed December 27, 2006; expired June 10, 2007. Public necessity rule filed June 11, 2007; expires November 23, 2007. Original rule filed May 10, 2007; effective July 24, 2007.

Authority: Chapter 657 of the Public Acts of 2006, §§ 2 and 3 and Tenn. Code Ann. §§ 62-6-104, 62-6-108 and 626-138 [effective January 1, 2007].