1. (a) The attorney general shall enforce any suspension under section 3(e) of this chapter and may do any of the following:

   1. (1) Investigate alleged violations.
   2. (2) Impose civil penalties of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) per violation.
   3. (3) Order restitution to an affected patient or individual.
   4. (4) Suspend or prohibit a hospital, a debt collector, or other third party from collecting medical debt until compliance is verified.
2. (b) The attorney general may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement and administer this chapter.

As added by P.L.124-2026, SEC.5.