2006 New Hampshire Statutes - Section 263:93-b Administrative Fines.

    I. (a) The commissioner of the department of safety, after notice and hearing pursuant to RSA 541-A, may impose an administrative fine not less than $1,000 and not to exceed $2,500 for each offense upon any driver who violates or fails to comply with an out-of-service order.
       (b) The commissioner of the department of safety, after notice and hearing pursuant to RSA 541-A, may impose an administrative fine not less than $2,500 and not to exceed $10,000 for each offense upon any employer who violates an out-of-service order, or who knowingly requires or permits a driver to violate or fail to comply with an out-of-service order.
    II. The schedule of fines which may be assessed under the provisions of paragraph I shall be as follows:
       (a) For employees:
          (1) $1,000 for a first offense.
          (2) $1,000 to $1,500 for a second offense.
          (3) $1,500 to $2,500 for a third or subsequent offense.
       (b) For an employer:
          (1) $2,500 for a first offense.
          (2) $2,500 to $5,000 for a second offense.
          (3) $5,000 to $10,000 for a third or subsequent offense.
    III. Prior to the imposition of any administrative fine, the commissioner shall afford a notice and opportunity for hearing.

Source. 1996, 255:3, eff. Aug. 9, 1996.