- (a) The nature, circumstances, extent, and gravity of the violation(s).
- (b) The number and severity of the violation(s).
- (c) Evidence that the violation was intentional, knowing, or negligent.
- (d) The size of the violator.
- (e) History of violation(s) of the same or similar nature.
- (f) The willfulness of the violator's misconduct.
- (g) Whether the violator took good faith measures to comply with this chapter and the period of time over which these measures were taken.
- (h) Evidence of any financial gain resulting from the violation(s).
- (i) The economic effect of the penalty on the violator.
- (j) The deterrent effect that the imposition of the penalty would have on both the violator and the regulated community.
- (k) Any other factor that justice may require.
In assessing or reviewing the amount of civil penalty imposed for a violation of this chapter, the department or the court shall consider all the following:
Note: Authority cited: Sections 40401 and 40502, Public Resources Code. Reference: Section 48704, Public Resources Code.
History
1. New section filed 6-6-2012; operative 6-6-2012 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2012, No. 23).