Idaho § 61-712B - Compromise of civil penalty
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 61-712B — Compromise of civil penalty, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 61-712B. Compromise of civil penalty
Any civil penalty may be compromised by the Idaho public utilities commission. In determining the amount of the penalty, or the amount agreed upon in compromise, the appropriateness of the penalty to the size of the business of the person charged, the gravity of the violation, and the good faith of the person charged in attempting to achieve compliance, after notification of a violation, shall be considered. The amount of the penalty, when finally determined, or the amount agreed upon in compromise, may be deducted from any sums owing by the state to the person charged or may be recovered in a civil action in the state courts.
[61-712B, added 1970, ch. 7, sec. 2, p. 11.]
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 61-712B
What does Idaho Statutes § 61-712B cover?
Section 61-712B ("Compromise of civil penalty") is part of the Idaho Statutes, the codified statutory law of Idaho. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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