R156-63a-503. Mandatory Sanctions - Administrative Penalties

  (1) The license of a contract security company or an armed private security officer shall be suspended for a period of time determined by the Board if the licensee fails to report to the Division a violation of:

  (a) any provision set forth in 18 U.S.C. Chapter 44, 922(g)1-9;

  (b) Utah Code Subsection 76-10-503(1); or

  (c) Utah Code Subsections 58-63-302(1)(h), (2)(c), or (3)(c).

  (2) In accordance with Subsection 58-63-503, the following citation fine schedule shall apply to citations issued under Title 58, Chapter 63:

TABLE

FINE SCHEDULE

FIRST OFFENSE

                                                 Armed or Unarmed

Violation Contract Security Company Security Officer

58-63-501(1) $ 800.00 N/A

58-63-501(4) $ 800.00 $ 500.00

SECOND OFFENSE

58-63-501(1) $1,600.00 $1,000.00

58-63-501(4) $1,600.00 $1,000.00

  (3) Citations shall not be issued for third offenses, except in extraordinary circumstances approved by the investigative supervisor. If a citation is issued for a third offense, the fine is double the second offense amount, with a maximum amount not to exceed the maximum fine allowed under Subsection 58-63-503(3)(h)(iii).

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

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

  (6) 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.