7.09.070 Penalties and Fines

(a) The Compliance Department may enter an order imposing one or more fines or penalties set forth in paragraph (b) of this section if the Compliance Department finds that a pawnbroker:

(1) Violated or is operating in violation of any provisions of this regulation or of the rules adopted or orders issued pursuant to this regulation;

(2) Made a material false statement in any application, document, or record required to be submitted or retained;

(3) Refused or failed to produce any document or records or disclose any information required to be produced or disclosed pursuant to this regulation;

(4) Made a material false statement in response to any request or investigation by the Compliance Department or any law enforcement official;

(5) Has intentionally defrauded the public through dishonest or deceptive means.

(b) If the Compliance Department makes a finding as set forth in paragraph (a) of this section, the Compliance Department may enter an order doing one or more of the following:

(1) Issuing a Notice of Noncompliance or Violation;

(2) Imposing a fine not to exceed $5,000 for each act, which constitutes a violation of this regulation, a rule or an order;

(3) Directing that the pawnbroker cease and desist specified activities;

(4) Refusing to license or revoking or suspending a license;

(5) Placing the licensee on probation for a period of time, subject to such conditions as the Compliance Department shall specify.

(c) If the Compliance Department enters an order pursuant to Paragraph (b) of this section, such order shall be evidence of a lack of good standing and may be considered in other licensing determinations.

(d) The remedies provided for in this regulation shall be in addition to any other remedy or right of action provided by Tribal, State or Federal Law.