Sec. 651.552. AMOUNT OF PENALTY. (a) The amount of the administrative penalty shall be not less than $100 or more than $5,000 for each violation. (b) In determining the amount of the penalty, the commission shall base its decision on: (1) the seriousness of the violation; (2) the threat the violation poses to health and safety; (3) the history of previous violations; (4) the amount necessary to deter a future violation; (5) efforts made to correct the violation; (6) the guidelines adopted under Section 651.5515 ; and (7) any other matter that justice requires.
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