Sentences with phrase «increase civil penalties»

The latest version would increase the civil penalties that could be imposed to a maximum of $ 100, up from $ 25.

And, finally, the legislation would increase civil penalties for landlords who harass tenants.

Not exact matches

The Trafficking Victims Protection and Justice Act, passed in Albany on March 16, increases penalties for trafficking, ensures that penalties for buying sex from a minor align with those for statutory rape, and allows trafficking victims to bring civil suits against their traffickers.

The governmental agencies investigating the cybersecurity incident may seek to impose injunctive relief, consent decrees, or other civil or criminal penalties, which could, among other things, impact our ability to collect and use consumer information, materially increase our data security costs and / or otherwise require us to alter how we operate our business.

The TSA suggests that passengers keep in mind that while firearms possession laws vary by state and locality, the agency has the authority to impose civil penalties (up to $ 13,066 per violation), and to increase the fees for repeat violators.

Justice Logan also needed to consider the fact that some contraventions occurred prior to the increase in civil penalties which came into force on 1 January 2007; however, procedural failures prevented higher penalties from being considered (at para 25) «Neither as originally cast nor by permitted amendment did the [ACCC's] statement of claim contain an allegation of any material fact necessary to engage a maximum penalty greater than $ 10 million in respect of any of the alleged contraventions.»

New legislation that would increase penalties for prostitution near city schools — inspired by the anger over the open sex trade happening near PS 6 in West Farms — is getting some push back by a civil rights group that says the stiffer penalties will only make it harder for prostitutes to get out of the lifestyle.

increase the criminal penalties to a felony for knowingly making false allegations of suspected abuse or neglect of a child and also establish a civil penalty for making false allegations of suspected abuse or neglect of a child;

In her follow - up letter dated July 13, she recommends that the civil penalty specified in the Consent Order be increased from $ 1.5 million to no less than $ 10 million, to be used «to finance environmental benefit projects and damage claims of property owners, both public and private.»

But determining what other «minor» charges might also better dealt with through civil penalties, summonses or desk appearances will require consultation with the NYPD and the Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice, she said, as well as time to ensure that the court system is equipped to deal with an increase in summonses.

The reforms give the Australian Information Commissioner increased enforcement powers, which includes, but is not limited to: impose civil penalties in the case of serious or repeated breaches of privacy (up to $ 340 000 for an individual and $ 1.7 million for a corporation); impose criminal penalties; and / or conduct assessments of privacy performance for both Australian government agencies and businesses.

The FAST Act authorized NHTSA to levy larger fines on manufacturers, increasing the allowed civil penalties from $ 35 million to $ 105 million for a related series of violations.

Other notable changes this year included Oklahoma's (17) and Pennsylvania's (42) increased penalties for harming a police animal, Colorado's (8) increased animal fighting penalties, Delaware's (12) new prohibition on leaving an animal unattended in a motor vehicle, and Tennessee's (22) new law providing civil immunity for forcibly removing an animal from a hot car.

In addition to the new civil penalty regime, the maximum penalty for criminal sentences for sanctions violations has been increased from 3 to 12 months on summary conviction, and from 2 to 7 years on indictment.

In 2010, Alabama amended its trade secret law to increase the minimum civil penalty to $ 10,000 for willful and malicious misappropriation of trade secrets.

The Committee says that voluntary disclosure program tax relief could be reduced by increasing the period for which full interest must be paid or by denying relief from civil tax penalties.

By taking the class, you are eligible for an 18 % fine reduction (civil penalty only), no points on your record for the current violation, no insurance increases as long as there is no accident associated with the ticket (Florida Statutes 318.14 (9)-RRB-, and your safe driver status will be maintained.

Civil traffic violations do not carry criminal penalties but can still result in points assessed against your driver's license, which can lead to increased insurance premiums and eventual license suspension or revocation if you accumulate too many points.

By taking the class, you are eligible for an 18 % fine reduction civil penalty only, no points on your record for the current violation, no insurance increases as long as there is no accident associated with the ticket statute 318.14 9, and your safe driver status will be maintained.

A recent featured article on Workforce.com — «Background Screening Firms Face Increased Scrutiny» — tells how background check firms are being watched more closely in the wake of a $ 2.6 million civil penalty against a leading screening firm by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for alleged violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).

Increased penalties for misleading advertising: Significantly increased penalties for false or misleading representations have been introduced including «administrative monetary penalties» (essentially civil fines) of up to $ 750,000 for individuals and $ 10 million for corpIncreased penalties for misleading advertising: Significantly increased penalties for false or misleading representations have been introduced including «administrative monetary penalties» (essentially civil fines) of up to $ 750,000 for individuals and $ 10 million for corpincreased penalties for false or misleading representations have been introduced including «administrative monetary penalties» (essentially civil fines) of up to $ 750,000 for individuals and $ 10 million for corporations.