2021 Iowa Code
Title III - PUBLIC SERVICES AND REGULATION
Chapter 105 - PLUMBERS, MECHANICAL PROFESSIONALS, AND CONTRACTORS
Section 105.27 - Civil penalty.
105.27 Civil penalty.
1. In addition to any other penalties provided for in this chapter, the board may, by order, impose a civil penalty, not to exceed five thousand dollars per offense, upon a person violating any provision of this chapter. Each day of a continued violation constitutes a separate offense, except that offenses resulting from the same or common facts or circumstances shall be considered a single offense. Before issuing an order under this section, the board shall provide the person written notice and the opportunity to request a hearing on the record. The hearing must be requested within thirty days of the issuance of the notice.
2. A person aggrieved by the imposition of a civil penalty under this section may seek judicial review in accordance with section 17A.19.
3. If a person fails to pay a civil penalty within thirty days after entry of an order under subsection 1 or, if the order is stayed pending an appeal, within ten days after the court enters a final judgment in favor of the board, the board shall notify the attorney general. The attorney general may commence an action to recover the amount of the penalty, including reasonable attorney fees and costs.
4. An action to enforce an order under this section may be joined with an action for an injunction.
2007 Acts, ch 198, §27; 2008 Acts, ch 1089, §10, 12; 2009 Acts, ch 151, §26, 34
