Sec. 3.140. Violations; fines.

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(a)The Department shall have the authority to impose fines on any licensed vehicle service provider, stretcher van provider, designated trauma center, Acute Injury Stabilization Center, resource hospital, associate hospital, or participating hospital.

(b)The Department shall adopt rules pursuant to this Act which establish a system of fines related to the type and level of violation or repeat violation, including, but not limited to:

(1)A fine not exceeding $10,000 for each violation which created a condition or

occurrence presenting a substantial probability that death or serious harm to an individual will or did result therefrom; and

(2)A fine not exceeding $5,000 for each violation which creates or created a condition

or occurrence which threatens the health, safety or welfare of an individual.

(c)A Notice of Intent to Impose Fine may be issued in conjunction with or in lieu of a Notice of Intent to Suspend, Revoke, Nonrenew or Deny, and shall conform to the requirements specified in Section 3.130(d) of this Act. All Hearings conducted pursuant to a Notice of Intent to Impose Fine shall conform to the requirements specified in Section 3.135 of this Act.

(d)All fines collected pursuant to this Section shall be deposited into the EMS Assistance Fund.