Section 1300.70  Fines

a)         In accordance with Section 25 of the Act, fines shall be imposed in conjunction with other forms of disciplinary action only in instances where the nurse has received monetary gain.  In determining the amount of the fine, the Division shall consider, but not be limited to, the following factors:

1)         the amount of financial gain, including fees not paid for unlicensed practice;

2)         facts of the individual case;

3)         any disciplinary history of the individual relating to monetary gain.

b)         The Division shall maintain a record to document the use of fines, type of case and the amount of fine.

(Source:  Amended at 30 Ill. Reg. 8582, effective April 21, 2006)