Where citations pursuant to section 94936 of the Code and section 75020, subsection (a) include an assessment of an administrative fine, the fine shall be not less than $50 or exceed $5,000 for each violation. Each violation shall be classified according to the nature of the violation and shall indicate the classification on the face thereof as follows:
(a) A "Class A" violation shall not be less than $2,501 nor more than $5,000. A Class A violation is one that the Bureau has, in its discretion, determined to be more serious in nature, deserving the maximum fine. A Class A violation may, in the Bureau's discretion, be issued to an institution that has committed one or more prior, separate Class B violations.(b) A "Class B" violation shall not be less than $1,001 nor more than $2,500. A Class B violation is one that the Bureau has, in its discretion, determined to be less serious in nature and may include, but is not limited to, a violation that could have resulted in student harm. Typically some degree of mitigation will exist. A Class B violation may be issued to an institution that has committed one or more prior, separate Class C violations.(c) A "Class C" violation shall not be less than $501 nor more than $1,000. A Class C violation is one that the Bureau has, in its discretion, determined to be a minor or technical violation, which may be directly or potentially detrimental to students or potentially impacts their education.(d) A "Class D" violation shall not be less than $50 nor more than $500. A Class D violation is one that the Bureau has, in its discretion, determined to be a minor or technical violation, which is neither directly or potentially detrimental to students nor potentially impacts their education.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 5, § 75030
1. New section filed 9-19-2011; operative 10-19-2011 (Register 2011, No. 38). Note: Authority cited: Sections 94877 and 94936, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94936 and 94944, Education Code.
1. New section filed 9-19-2011; operative 10-19-2011 (Register 2011, No. 38).