The Director may impose penalties for license law violations. Which of the following is NOT one of the penalties?

• A. Costs of formal hearing
• B. Fines
• C. Suspension
• D. Reprimand

Answer: (A)

The concept here is understanding what counts as a sanction imposed by the Director for license-law violations. Penalties are disciplinary actions that restrict or punish the licensee, such as fines, suspensions, or reprimands. A fine is a monetary punishment, a suspension removes the licensee’s authority for a period, and a reprimand is a formal condemnation that doesn’t remove the license but signals misconduct. Costs of formal hearing, on the other hand, are procedural costs relating to conducting the hearing. They aren’t a punitive sanction against the licensee; they cover the expense of the process itself. So, while the Director can order penalties like fines, suspension, or reprimand, the costs of formal hearing are not a penalty.