§4327. Penalties
1. Penalty. A person who fails to be licensed as provided by section 4324, violates the sterilization, sanitation or safety standards adopted by the department under section 4326 or performs body piercing on a minor without parental consent under section 4323 commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $500 nor more than $1,000 may be adjudged for each violation.
[PL 2013, c. 264, §17 (NEW).]
2. Enforcement. A person who fails to pay a penalty imposed pursuant to this chapter:
A. May be referred to the Attorney General for appropriate enforcement action; and [PL 2013, c. 264, §17 (NEW).]
B. In addition to all fines and penalties imposed pursuant to this chapter, is liable for any interest, costs and fees incurred by the department, including attorney's fees. [PL 2013, c. 264, §17 (NEW).]
[PL 2013, c. 264, §17 (NEW).]
3. Grounds for refusal, suspension or revocation. The department may revoke, suspend or refuse to issue or renew a license under this chapter or place a licensee on probation if:
A. The applicant or licensee has been convicted of a crime related to the practice of body piercing; [PL 2021, c. 125, §38 (NEW).]
B. The applicant or licensee has engaged in any deception or misrepresentation to the department or the public in applying for a license or license renewal under this chapter or in the advertising or practice of body piercing; [PL 2021, c. 125, §38 (NEW).]
C. The applicant or licensee has demonstrated negligence or incompetence or has endangered the public in the practice of body piercing; or [PL 2021, c. 125, §38 (NEW).]
D. The applicant or licensee has violated a rule adopted by the department under this chapter. [PL 2021, c. 125, §38 (NEW).]
[PL 2021, c. 125, §38 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 206, §1 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 264, §17 (RPR). PL 2021, c. 125, §38 (AMD).