Sec. 773.065. ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY. (a) The department may assess an administrative penalty against an emergency medical services provider or a course coordinator who violates this chapter or a rule adopted or an order issued under this chapter. (b) In determining the amount of the penalty, the department shall consider: (1) the emergency medical services provider's or course coordinator's previous violations; (2) the seriousness of the violation; (3) any hazard to the health and safety of the public; (4) the emergency medical services provider's or course coordinator's demonstrated good faith; and (5) any other matter as justice may require. (c) The penalty may not exceed $7,500 for each violation. The executive commissioner by rule shall establish gradations of penalties in accordance with the relative seriousness of the violation. (d) Each day a violation continues may be considered a separate violation.
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