(a) If the commissioner finds that one or more grounds exist for the discretionary suspension or revocation of a certificate of authority issued under this article, the commissioner may, in lieu of the suspension or revocation, impose a fine upon the certificate holder in an amount not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) for each nonwillful violation and in an amount not to exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000) for each willful violation.
(b) The commissioner may grant not more than 30 days from the date of the order for the payment of any fine.
Structure Code of Alabama
Chapter 17A - Preneed Funeral and Cemetery Act.
Article 2 - Certificate of Authority.
Section 27-17A-10 - Certificate Required.
Section 27-17A-11 - Application for Certificate; Statements; Issuance; Expiration; Transfer.
Section 27-17A-11.1 - Report of Preneed Contract Activity; Written Logs.
Section 27-17A-12 - Preneed Contract Forms; Disclosure; Approval.
Section 27-17A-13 - Monies to Be Placed in Trust; Compliance by Pre-Existing Preneed Contracts.
Section 27-17A-14 - Surety Bond.
Section 27-17A-15 - Examination by Commissioner.
Section 27-17A-16 - Inactive Certificate Holder; Surrender of License.
Section 27-17A-17 - Dissolution or Liquidation of Certificate Holder.
Section 27-17A-18 - Preneed Sales Agent.
Section 27-17A-19 - Prohibited Activities.
Section 27-17A-20 - Hearing; Procedures; Penalties.
Section 27-17A-21 - Fine in Lieu of Suspension or Revocation of Certificate.
Section 27-17A-22 - Violations and Penalties.
Section 27-17A-23 - Civil Actions; Liability.