Sec. 20-70. Civil penalties.
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Sec. 20-70. Civil penalties.
(a)If a person other than a registrant has engaged, is engaging, or is about to engage in digital asset business activity with or on behalf of a resident in violation of this Act, the Department may assess a civil penalty against the person in an amount not to exceed $100,000 for each day the person is in violation of this Act.
(b)If a person violates a provision of this Act, the Department may assess a civil penalty in an amount not to exceed $25,000 for each day of violation or for each act or omission in violation, except that a fine may be imposed not to exceed $75,000 for each day of violation or for each act or omission in violation related to fraud, misrepresentation, deceit, or negligence.
(c)A civil penalty under this Section continues to accrue until the date the violation ceases.
(d)A civil penalty under this Section is cumulative to any civil penalties enforceable by the Department under any other law.