1. (1) The Commission may, in a lawful proceeding against any person required to have a designated agent license and/or a vacation lodging services license, in addition to or in lieu of any other lawful disciplinary action, assess a civil penalty for each separate violation of a statute, rule, or order pertaining to the Commission in the amount of $0–$1000.00.
2. (2) Each day of a continued violation may constitute a separate violation.

3. (3) In determining the amount of a civil penalty, the Commission may consider such factors as the following:

   1. (a) Whether the amount imposed will be a substantial economic deterrent to the violation;
   2. (b) The circumstances leading to the violation;
   3. (c) The severity of the violation and the risk of harm to the public;
   4. (d) The economic benefits gained by the violator as a result of non-compliance; and
   5. (e) The interest of the public.

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 62-13-104 and 56-1-308. Administrative History: Original rule filed March 4, 2013; effective June 2, 2013. Amendments filed June 25, 2025; effective September 23, 2025.