Monetary penalty methodology emphasizes statutory penalty range and discretionary factors guiding penalty calibration.

Determination of monetary penalties under Sections 42-45 requires the Commission to consider the minimum and maximum penalty leviable and to exercise discretion when fixing an amount. The Commission may consider the extent and reasons for non-compliance or non-cooperation, the nature of misleading information, the knowledge of the person about untrue or incomplete information, repeated contraventions, and any other factors deemed appropriate to the facts of each case.

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