4 Colo. Code Regs. § 739-1.19
Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 22, November 25, 2024
Section 4 CCR 739-1.19 - IMPOSITION OF FINESSection 12-225-109(2)(a), C.R.S., provides authority for the Director to impose fines against a direct-entry midwife for violations of the statutory or rule provisions governing direct-entry midwifery or any violation of an Order of the Director. The purpose of this Rule is to establish a fine structure and the circumstances under which fines may be imposed by the Director.
A. The Director may impose a fine in lieu of or in addition to any other disciplinary sanction.B. The Director may impose a separate fine for each violation of Article 225 of Title 12, C.R.S., any rule adopted by the Director, or any Order issued by the Director.C. The Director may impose fines consistent with the following structure:1. For a registrant's first violation, a fine of no more than one thousand dollars ($1000.00).2. For a registrant's second violation, a fine of no more than two thousand five hundred dollars ($2500.00).3. For a registrant's third and any additional violations, a fine of no more than five thousand dollars ($5000.00).D. A total fine amount of five hundred dollars ($500.00) or less imposed by the Director must be paid in full, including the applicable surcharge, at the time the Final Agency Order is entered or a Stipulation is reached between the parties. A total fine amount greater than five hundred dollars ($500.00) imposed by the Director must be paid in full, including the applicable surcharge, in accordance with the time frame set forth in the Final Agency Order or Stipulation. A registrant who fails to pay a fine required pursuant to a Final Agency Order or Stipulation is subject to additional disciplinary action as set forth in section 12-225-109(3)(d), C.R.S., including suspension or revocation of his or her direct-entry midwife registration.E. Payment of a fine does not exempt the registrant from compliance with the statutes and rules governing the practice of direct-entry midwifery or any orders of the Director.40 CR 12, June 25, 2017, effective 8/1/201741 CR 01, January 10, 2018, effective 1/30/201843 CR 03, February 10, 2020, effective 1/1/202043 CR 07, April 10, 2020, effective 4/30/202043 CR 22, November 25, 2020, effective 12/15/202044 CR 09, May 10, 2021, effective 5/30/202144 CR 20, October 25, 2021, effective 11/14/202145 CR 17, September 10, 2022, effective 8/15/202245 CR 21, November 10, 2022, effective 11/30/2022