§ 328. Penalties.

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§ 328. Penalties.

(a)Suspension or revocation of license.-- After a public hearing with at least 15 days' notice, the board may suspend or revoke a licensed operator's fantasy contest license in any case where a violation of this chapter has been shown by a preponderance of the evidence.

(b)Administrative penalties.--

(1)In addition to suspension or revocation of a fantasy contest license, the board may impose administrative penalties on a licensed operator for violations of this chapter.

(2)A violation of this chapter that is determined to be an offense of a continuing nature shall be deemed to be a separate offense on each event or day during which the violation occurs.

(3)The licensed operator shall have the right to appeal administrative penalties in accordance with 2 Pa.C.S. Chs. 5 Subch. A (relating to practice and procedure of Commonwealth agencies) and 7 Subch. A (relating to judicial review of Commonwealth agency action).

(4)Penalties imposed under this subsection shall be deposited into the General Fund.

(c)Civil penalties.--

(1)In addition to the provisions of this section, a person who knowingly violates a provision of this chapter shall be liable for a civil penalty of not more than $1,000 for each such violation.

(2)The civil penalty shall be recovered in a civil action brought by the board and shall be paid into the General Fund.

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SUBCHAPTER D

FISCAL PROVISIONS

Sec.

331. Fantasy contest tax.

332. Licensed operator deposits.

333. Responsibility and authority of department.

334. Compulsive and problem gambling.

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