Section 940.170   Penalties

a)         For the first violation of an approved plan of correction, the Department shall impose a penalty of $100.  (Section 17 of the Act)

b)         For a second or subsequent violation of an approved plan of correction, the Department shall impose a penalty of $250.  (Section 17 of the Act)

c)         The total fines imposed under the Act and this Part against a health facility in a 12 month period shall not exceed $5,000.  (Section 17 of the Act)