(1) Any person who violates any of the provisions of this part 1 is guilty of a misdemeanor. It is the duty of the commissioner to notify the district attorney of the judicial district in which a violation occurs, and the district attorney of said district shall conduct such proceedings as may be necessary with the cooperation of the commissioner. Upon conviction in any court of competent jurisdiction, any person in violation of this part 1 shall be punished by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars. Each calendar day on which such a violation occurs shall constitute a separate violation. Fines and penalties imposed under this part 1 shall be collected and remitted as provided by law.
(2) After proper hearing as provided in article 4 of title 24, the commissioner may deny an application for licensure, place a licensee on probation, or restrict, suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew the license of a person who violates this part 1 or any rule adopted under this part 1. The restriction, revocation, or suspension of or refusal to renew a license may be in addition to, or in lieu of, any penalties or fines imposed in subsection (1) of this section.
Source: L. 65: R&RE, p. 220, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 7-9-7. L. 73: p. 217, § 5. L. 95: (2) amended, p. 704, § 19, effective May 23. L. 2020: Entire section amended, (HB 20-1343), ch. 217, p. 1077, § 7, effective September 14.
Editor's note: Subsection (2) is repealed, effective September 1, 2031, pursuant to § 3521-108.