State RegulationsNC specificDifficulty 1/5
The Commissioner finds that a licensee violated a provision of Chapter 58 and decides to order a civil penalty rather than suspend the license. Under G.S. 58-2-70(d), what is the penalty range per violation?
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Why C is correct
Under G.S. 58-2-70(d), the Commissioner may order a civil penalty of not less than $100 nor more than $1,000 per violation of Chapter 58, in addition to or instead of suspension or revocation. Each day of a continuing violation is a separate violation, so ongoing noncompliance multiplies the financial exposure.
Why the other options are wrong
- A) The $1,000-$5,000 range is the forfeiture for willfully violating a cease-and-desist order under G.S. 58-63-50, not the general civil penalty.
- B) The $2,000-$10,000 fine is what a court may impose on an entity for willful false statements under G.S. 58-2-180.
- D) G.S. 58-2-70(d) expressly authorizes a civil penalty instead of, or in addition to, license suspension or revocation.
Memory hook
General violation: one hundred to one thousand dollars — per violation, per day.