Administrative proceedings commenced by the agency.

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  • (1) Except as provided in Subsection (3), after a hearing and after receipt of the advisory board's recommendation, if the executive director finds that a person has violated this chapter or any rule made under this chapter, the executive director may:
    • (a) issue a cease and desist order; and
    • (b) assess an administrative fine.
  • (2)
    • (a) In determining the amount and appropriateness of an administrative fine under Subsection (1), the executive director shall consider:
      • (i) the gravity of the violation;
      • (ii) any history of previous violations; and
      • (iii) any attempt made by the person to retaliate against another person for seeking relief under this chapter or other federal or state law relating to the motor vehicle industry.
    • (b) In addition to any other action permitted under Subsection (1), the department may file an action with a court seeking to enforce the executive director's order and pursue the executive director's assessment of a fine in an amount not to exceed $5,000 for each day a person violates an order of the executive director.
  • (3)
    • (a) In addition to the grounds for issuing an order on an emergency basis listed in Subsection 63G-4-502(1), the executive director may issue an order on an emergency basis if the executive director determines that irreparable damage is likely to occur if immediate action is not taken.
    • (b) In issuing an emergency order under Subsection (3)(a), the executive director shall comply with the requirements of Subsections 63G-4-502(2) and (3).




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