Civil penalty

Act 9 of 1980, § 305, under REAL ESTATE LICENSING AND REGISTRATION ACT.

Act 9 of 1980, § 305

Section 305. Civil penalty.

In addition to any other civil remedy or criminal penalty provided for in this act, the commission, by a vote of the majority of the maximum number of the authorized membership of the commission as provided by law, or by a vote of the majority of the duly qualified and confirmed membership or a minimum of five members, whichever is greater, may levy a civil penalty of up to $1,000 on any current licensee who violates any provision of this act or on any person who practices real estate without being properly licensed to do so under this act. The commission shall levy this penalty only after affording the accused party the opportunity for a hearing, as provided in Title 2 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes (relating to administrative law and procedure).

(305 added Mar. 29, 1984, P.L.162, No.32)

Compiler's Note: Section 3 of Act 25 of 2009, which amended section 5 of the act of July 2, 1993 (P.L.345, No.49), provided that section 305 is repealed insofar as it is inconsistent with the amendment of section 5.