If the commission finds a violation of this chapter, IC 4-2-7 , or IC 4-2-8 , or a rule adopted under this chapter IC 4-2-7 , or IC 4-2-8 , in a proceeding under section 4 of this chapter, the commission may take any of the following actions:

1. (1) Impose a civil penalty upon a respondent not to exceed three (3) times the value of any benefit received from the violation.
2. (2) Cancel a contract.
3. (3) Bar a person from entering into a contract with an agency or a state officer for a period specified by the commission.
4. (4) Order restitution or disgorgement.
5. (5) Reprimand, suspend, or terminate an employee or a special state appointee.
6. (6) Reprimand or recommend the impeachment of a state officer.
7. (7) Bar a person from future state employment as an employee or future appointment as a special state appointee.
8. (8) Revoke a license or permit issued by an agency.
9. (9) Bar a person from obtaining a license or permit issued by an agency.
10. (10) Revoke the registration of a person registered as a lobbyist under IC 4-2-8 .
11. (11) Bar a person from future lobbying activity with a state officer or agency.

As added by P.L.9-1990, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.15-1992, SEC.7; P.L.222-2005, SEC.11; P.L.89-2006, SEC.12.