§3474.2. Enforcement action against other persons; penalties
A. The board shall have the authority to take enforcement action against any non-licensee found by the board to be guilty of any of the following acts or offenses:
(1) Participating or engaging in distribution as defined by this Chapter.
(2) Using the term "distributor" or "wholesale distributor" as defined by this Chapter,
or otherwise assuming or using such term or advertising in any manner intended to convey
the impression that he is a licensed distributor or wholesale distributor.
(3) Violating any of the provisions of this Chapter or any rules or regulations adopted
by the board.
B. For the purposes of this Section, the term "enforcement action" shall include but
not be limited to the assessment of a fine in an amount not to exceed one thousand dollars
per violation. Each day on which a violation occurs shall constitute a separate violation.
C. In addition to any other action, the board may assess to a person all reasonable
costs incurred in connection with an enforcement action, including investigator,
stenographer, and attorney fees.
D. Proceedings for an enforcement action shall be conducted through the
promulgation of rules and regulations in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act.
Acts 2008, No. 597, §1; Acts 2015, No. 443, §1, eff. July 1, 2015.