Penalties

5–425. Penalties. Upon receipt of evidence that a public livestock sales establishment operator has violated any provision of Article 5 of Chapter 11 of Title 47 of the 1976 Code or these Rules and Regulations, the Commissioner or his authorized representative shall give notice to the alleged violator by registered

mail instructing him to appear at a hearing to show cause why his license should not be revoked or suspended, the notice to contain the information that the operator is entitled to counsel and if he so desires may bring counsel with him to the hearing. If the alleged violator fails to appear before the Commissioner or his designated representative or if he does appear and the Commissioner or his representative rules that the operator did not show sufficient cause as to why his license should not be revoked or suspended, the Commissioner may impose penalties as follows: For the first offense a $100 fine; for the second offense a $200 fine; and for the third offense a $500 fine and the suspension or revocation of the license.