Section 1497 - Administrative penalties(a) Penalty.--In addition to another remedy available at law or in equity for a violation of the posting requirements of section 3, the licensing authority may, under subsection (b), assess an administrative penalty upon a person for the violation. In assessing the penalty, the licensing authority must give notice to the person and provide an opportunity for a hearing. The penalty shall be payable to the licensing authority and shall be collectible in a manner provided by law for the collection of debt.(b)Schedule of sanctions.--(1) If the licensing authority determines that a person has violated the posting requirements of 43 P.S. 1493, the person shall be given a warning.(2) If the licensing authority determines that a person has violated the posting requirements of 43 P.S. 1493 within one year of receiving a warning under paragraph (1), the person shall be subject to a penalty of not more than $250.(3) If the licensing authority determines that a person has violated the posting requirements of 43 P.S. 1493. within one year of receiving a penalty under paragraph (2), the person shall be subject to a penalty of not more than $500.(c) Penalties collected.--The penalties collected under this section shall be retained by the licensing authority initiating the enforcement action.(d)Procedure.--This section is subject to 2 Pa.C.S. Chs. 5 Subch. A (relating to practice and procedure of Commonwealth agencies) and 7 Subch. A (relating to judicial review of Commonwealth agency action).Added by P.L. 1618 2012 No. 197, § 7, eff. 12/24/2012.