Section 314:13 Administrative Fines.


   I. The commissioner, after notice and hearing, pursuant to RSA 314:7 and rules adopted under RSA 314:8, X, may impose an administrative fine not to exceed $2,000 for each offense upon any person who violates any provision of this chapter or rules adopted pursuant to this chapter.
   II. Any administrative fine imposed under this section shall not preclude the imposition of further penalties or administrative actions under this chapter.
   III. The commissioner shall adopt rules in accordance with RSA 314:8, X, relative to administrative fines which shall be scaled to reflect the scope and severity of the violation.
   IV. The sums obtained from the levying of administrative fines under this chapter shall be forwarded to the state treasurer to be deposited into the general fund.

Source. 1994, 202:2. 1995, 310:183, eff. Nov. 1, 1995.