- (1) The maximum penalty imposed by any rule of Chapter 80-5-1 is increased by 100% up to the maximum allowed by law if there is a subsequent proven violation of the same offense committed by the same person or entity within 12 months of the first violation.
- (2) The maximum penalty is increased by 50% if the subsequent violation occurs after 12 months, but less than 24 months of the first violation.
- (3) The maximum penalty is increased by 25% if the subsequent violation occurs after 24 months, but less than 36 months of the first violation.
- (4) No increase of maximum penalties is allowed for subsequent proven violations occurring after 36 months of the first violation.
Author: Charles H. Barnes
Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §2-2-18.
History: Filed February 21, 1990.