Section 71-2115. Penalty assessment criteria


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  • In  determining  the  amount  of any fine, penalty or sentence imposed
      pursuant to this title, the commissioner or the court  shall  take  into
      consideration  any evidence introduced by a party regarding the economic
      impact of a penalty on a business, the compliance history of a violator,
      good faith efforts  of  a  violator  to  comply,  any  economic  benefit
      obtained  from  noncompliance,  the  amount  of risk or damage to public
      health or the environment caused by a violator,  whether  the  violation
      was procedural in nature, or such other factors as justice may require.