1257

Any person who violates a reporting provision of this chapter or regulations or orders pertaining to the reporting of information to the Registry is subject to a civil fine of not less than $1,000 per case but not more than $5,000 per case. Before assessing the fine, the Commissioner of Health, or the Commissioner’s designee, shall conduct a hearing with the person or entity to ascertain the reason for noncompliance and determine if an adjustment in the fine is warranted. Funds collected pursuant to this subsection must be deposited in an account established by the Department of Health within the Department of Finance. The monies in this account must be used exclusively to assist in the funding of the Cancer Registry Program as prescribed by law.