(a) In this section, "safety violation" means a condition or activity likely to cause injury or harm to an individual or property. (b) This section does not apply to a safety violation by a gas company that is subject to § 13-203 of this subtitle. (c) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a public service company that violates a provision of this division that relates to safety is subject to a civil penalty not exceeding $25,000 for each violation for each day that the violation persists. (2) For a common carrier, the maximum civil penalty may not exceed $500 for each violation or related series of violations stemming from a single safety inspection. (d) In determining the amount of a civil penalty imposed under this section, the Commission shall consider the: (1) appropriateness of the penalty to the size of the public service company; (2) number of previous violations of this article by the public service company; (3) gravity of the current violation; and (4) good faith of the public service company in attempting to achieve compliance after notification of the violation. (e) The public service company involved may request reconsideration of a penalty imposed under this section within 30 days after the date of notification of the determination.
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