(1) The department may enter an order imposing one or more of the following penalties against any person who violates ss. 501.91-501.923 or who impedes, obstructs, or hinders the department in performing its duties under those sections:
- (a) Imposition of an administrative fine of not more than $1,000 per violation for a first-time offender. For a second-time or repeat offender, or any person who willfully and intentionally violates ss. 501.91-501.923, the administrative fine may not exceed $5,000 per violation.
- (b) Revocation or suspension of any registration issued by the department. Any period of suspension may not exceed 1 year.
- (2) If a registrant in violation of ss. 501.91-501.923 fails to pay a fine within 30 days after imposition of the fine, the department may suspend all registrations issued to the registrant by the department until the fine is paid.
- (3) All fines collected by the department shall be deposited in the General Inspection Trust Fund.
History.--s. 12, ch. 78-199; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 4, 5, ch. 89-4; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 66, ch. 92-291; s. 643, ch. 97-103; s. 4, ch. 99-391.