Illinois Administrative Code (Last Updated: March 27, 2024) |
TITLE92. TRANSPORTATION |
PART1458. PERSONAL PROPERTY WAREHOUSES |
SUBPARTF. ENFORCEMENT |
§1458.540. Standards for the Assessment of Civil Penalties
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a) In determining whether to assess civil penalties, the Commission shall consider the following factors:
1) the lack of mitigating circumstances, including:
A) whether the violation's occurrence was attributable to causes beyond the respondent's control rather than to respondent's fault or intent; and
B) whether the violation's occurrence was attributable to action by the Commission that precluded compliance;
2) the lack of good faith or intent, including:
A) the past compliance history of the respondent; and
B) whether a violation is the result of willful conduct or comes about through mistake, inadvertence, or negligence;
3) the financial ability of the respondent to pay the penalties assessed;
4) the degree to which the violative conduct was harmful to the public; and
5) the financial benefit accruing to the respondent as a result of its illegal activities.
b) The Commission's consideration shall be limited to only those violations for which evidence exists. It shall be the burden of the respondent to establish a compelling reason why the civil penalty should be mitigated.