Section 36-18A-61 - Civil remedies available to board.
36-18A-61. Civil remedies available to board. Any person who has violated any provision of this chapter or any rule promulgated pursuant to this chapter, is subject to the following penalties:
(1) Administrative fine:
(a) Licensed person: Any person licensed by the board who violates any provision of this chapter is liable for an administrative fine not to exceed two thousand dollars for each offense;
(b) Licensed business entity: Any business entity permitted to practice by the board that violates any provision of this chapter is liable for an administrative fine not to exceed five thousand dollars for each offense.
An administrative fine not paid within sixty days from the date of the order imposing the fine may be enforced by an action in the appropriate county circuit court. Any person aggrieved by an order under this subdivision may make an appeal pursuant to chapter 1-26;
(2) Injunction: If the board deems it necessary for the public safety, it may bring an action in the name of the state in the circuit court in any county in which jurisdiction is proper to enjoin the act, practice, or violation and to enforce compliance with this chapter or any rule promulgated pursuant to this chapter. Upon showing that a person has engaged in an otherwise unauthorized act or practice, a permanent or temporary injunction, or restraining order, or other appropriate relief shall be obtained against the person to prohibit the continuation of the unauthorized act or practice. If a person has caused a structure to be designed, constructed, or built by engaging in an unauthorized act or practice, a permanent or temporary injunction or restraining order, or other appropriate relief, shall be obtained against the project prohibiting the use and occupancy of any structure. For purposes of injunctive relief under this subdivision, irreparable harm exists if the board shows that a person has engaged in an act or practice constituting the unauthorized use of a title, words, figures, or sign implying licensure, or a violation of a statute, rule, or order that the board has issued or is empowered to enforce;
(3) Cease and desist order: The board may issue and have served upon a person an order requiring the person to cease and desist from any unauthorized practice or act which is in violation of this chapter or any rule promulgated pursuant to this chapter. The cease and desist order shall give reasonable notice of the rights of the person to request a hearing pursuant to chapter 1-26 and shall state the reasons for the entry of the order.
Source: SL 1999, ch 195, § 61.