Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 11-208 - Violation; civil penalties(a) The Commission may impose on a person who violates this subtitle or a regulation adopted in accordance with this subtitle a civil penalty that does not exceed the maximum penalties provided in 49 U.S.C. Chapter 601 (Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Safety Act).(b) Each day a violation continues is a separate violation under this section.(c) To determine the amount of a penalty imposed under this section, the Commission shall consider: (1) the nature, circumstances, and gravity of the violation;(2) with respect to the violator:(i) the degree of culpability;(ii) any history of prior violations;(iii) the ability to pay;(iv) any effect on the ability to continue doing business; and(v) good faith in attempting to comply; and(3) other matters that justice requires.