- Any person who violates any provision of this article or any rule adopted pursuant to this article is subject to a civil penalty, as determined by the commissioner. The maximum penalty shall not exceed one thousand dollars per violation. Each day the violation occurs shall constitute a separate violation.
- No civil penalty may be imposed unless the person charged is given notice and opportunity for a hearing pursuant to article 4 of title 24, C.R.S.
- If the commissioner is unable to collect such civil penalty or if any person fails to pay all or a set portion of the civil penalty as determined by the commissioner, the commissioner may recover such amount plus costs and attorney fees by action in any court of competent jurisdiction.
- Before imposing any civil penalty, the commissioner may consider the effect of such penalty on the ability of the person charged to stay in business.
Source: L. 71: R&RE, p. 141, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 6-13-19. L. 2008: Entire article amended, p. 1624, § 1, effective August 5.