1. (a) The Commission may impose on a person who violates this title a civil penalty not exceeding $5,000 for each violation, whether or not the person is licensed or holds a certificate under this title.

2. (b) In setting the amount of a civil penalty, the Commission shall consider:

   1. (1) the seriousness of the violation;
   2. (2) the good faith of the violator;
   3. (3) any previous violations;
   4. (4) the harmful effect of the violation on the complainant, the public, and the business of home inspections or real estate appraisals;
   5. (5) the assets of the violator; and
   6. (6) any other relevant factors.

Added by Acts 2001, c. 470, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2001. Amended by Acts 2002, c. 19, § 1, eff. April 9, 2002; Acts 2019, c. 746, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2019.