| (a) In addition to or in lieu of discipline imposed
pursuant to §10.14 of this title (relating to Reprimand, Suspension,
and Revocation of Vendor Authorization) the department may impose
an administrative penalty on a person who violates this chapter or
the Act.
(b) The graphic in this subsection reflects the department's
penalty schedule applicable to administrative penalties imposed under
this section. For any violation not expressly addressed in the penalty
schedule, the department may impose a penalty not to exceed $500.00
for the first (1st) violation. For the second (2nd) violation within
the preceding one (1) year period, the penalty may not exceed $1,000.00.
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(c) Upon receipt of a notice of administrative penalty
under this section, a person may request a hearing before the department
pursuant to §10.4 of this title (relating to Informal Hearing;
Settlement Conference). The failure to timely appeal the proposed
action will result in the issuance of a final order.
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