R156-1-502. Administrative Penalties

  (1) In accordance with Subsection 58-1-401(5) and Section 58-1-502, except as otherwise provided by a specific chapter under Title R156, the following fine schedule shall apply to citations issued under the referenced authority:

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FINE SCHEDULE

FIRST OFFENSE

Violation Fine

58-1-501(1)(a) $ 500.00

58-1-501(1)(c) $ 800.00

58-1-501(2)(o) $ 0 - $250.00

58-1-508(2) $ 250.00

SECOND OFFENSE

58-1-501(1)(a) $1,000.00

58-1-501(1)(c) $1,600.00

58-1-501(2)(o) $251.00 - $500.00

58-1-508(2) $ 500.00

THIRD OFFENSE

Double the amount for a second offense with a maximum amount not to exceed the maximum fine allowed under Subsection 58-1-502(2)(j)(iii).

  (2) Citations shall not be issued for third offenses, except in extraordinary circumstances approved by the investigative supervisor.

  (3) If multiple offenses are cited on the same citation, the fine shall be determined by evaluating the most serious offense.

  (4) An investigative supervisor or chief investigator may authorize a deviation from the fine schedule based upon the aggravating or mitigating circumstances.

  (5) The presiding officer for a contested citation shall have the discretion, after a review of the aggravating and mitigating circumstances, to increase or decrease the fine amount imposed by an investigator based upon the evidence reviewed.