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DE SB90

Bill

Status

Passed

8/6/2013

Primary Sponsor

Bethany Hall-Long

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Origin

Senate

147th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Grants the Division of Professional Regulation authority to issue citations and fines for unlicensed professional practice discovered during investigations or inspections.

  • Sets first-time unlicensed practice penalty at no more than $250, with subsequent violations subject to fines up to $1,000 per day.

  • Requires cited individuals or facility operators to admit the violation and pay within 30 days, or deny and request a hearing within 10 days; failure to respond within 10 days constitutes admission.

  • Allows admitted violations to be referred to law enforcement agencies, including the Delaware Department of Justice, for criminal prosecution.

  • Removes prior cease-and-desist order procedures for professional licensing boards and streamlines enforcement through the Division's citation authority.

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 29, Chapter 87 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Division Of Professional Regulation And Chapter 101 Relating To The Administrative Procedures Act

Last Action

Signed by Governor

8/6/2013

Committee Referrals

Administration6/19/2013
Sunset5/16/2013

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