Section 8. Registration violations.
(a) Violations.--The department shall have the authority to impose disciplinary or corrective measures or levy civil penalties on a registrant or an individual who has obtained a provisional registration for doing any or all of the following:
(1) obtain a State registration, provisional registration or renewal of a registration through fraud, deceit or misrepresentation;
(2) be convicted of a felony or a crime, in this Commonwealth or other jurisdiction, relating to the provision of interpreting or transliterating services;
(3) be the subject of disciplinary or other administrative action taken against this registration, certification or license to provide interpreting or transliterating services in another state by a government agency;
(4) commit fraud, gross negligence or misconduct relating to provision of interpreting or transliterating services as determined by the office;
(5) engage in any other misconduct relating to the provision of interpreting or transliterating services as determined by the office; or
(6) violate the provisions of this act or the regulations pertaining to this act as established by the office.
(b) Procedure.--If the department finds a violation of subsection (a), it shall give written notice to the individual specifying the violation or violations found. The department may assess an administrative fine not to exceed $500 for each violation. In setting the fine, the department shall consider the severity of the violation and whether there is a pattern of violations.
(8 amended Nov. 23, 2010, P.L.1355, No.124)