(a) Any person who intentionally violates any of the provisions of this chapter and/or those laws, regulations or norms approved by virtue thereof, shall be accused of a misdemeanor and upon conviction sanctioned with a fine of one thousand [dollars] ($1,000) to five thousand dollars ($5,000), for each violation to the provisions of this chapter.
(b) The fine established in subsection (a) of this section, as well as those that apply, if any, by virtue of § 8770 of this title, shall be paid from the personal assets of the officer or employee, who, due to his/her carelessness, negligence or intention commits the violation. The money thus collected shall be deposited in the General Fund.
(c) The nominating authorities of the agencies shall have the obligation to impose, in addition to the provided in subsection (a) of this section and in § 8770 of this title, any disciplinary action that is in order against any officer or employee, who for carelessness or negligence fails to comply or collaborates in the noncompliance of any of the provisions of this chapter and/or of those laws, regulations or norms approved by virtue thereof.
History —May 25, 2006, No. 103, § 24, eff. July 1, 2006.