§ 163-278.99D. Enforcement by the Board; civil penalty. - North Carolina Statutes

§ 163‑278.99D. Enforcement by the Board; civil penalty.

In addition to any otherpenalties that may be applicable, any individual, political committee, or otherentity that violates any provision of this Article is subject to a civilpenalty of up to ten thousand dollars ($10,000) per violation or three timesthe amount of any financial transactions involved in the violation, whicheveris greater. In addition to any fine, for good cause shown, a candidate found inviolation of this Article may be required to return to the Fund all amountsdistributed to the candidate from the Fund. If the Board makes a determinationthat a violation of this Article has occurred, the Board shall calculate andassess the amount of the civil penalty and shall notify the entity that isassessed the civil penalty of the amount that has been assessed. The Boardshall then proceed in the manner prescribed in G.S. 163‑278.34. Indetermining whether or not a candidate is in violation of this Article, theBoard may consider as a mitigating factor any circumstances out of thecandidate's control. (2007‑484, s. 43.8(c); 2007‑540, s. 1.)