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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".03" citation="COMAR 20.06.02.03" title_num="20" subtitle_num="06" chapter_num="02" heading="Civil Penalties.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Procedure. Following an investigation and a determination by the Office of Cybersecurity, if there exists good cause to believe that a public service company violated Public Utilities Article, §5-306, Annotated Code of Maryland, or regulations in this subtitle, the Office of Cybersecurity may assess or negotiate a civil penalty under Public Utilities Article, §13-201, Annotated Code of Maryland, for violations and under Public Utilities Article, §13-205, Annotated Code of Maryland, for failures to submit reports and information with the prescribed form, contents, and deadlines.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Penalty Considerations. In proposing a civil penalty for violations of Public Utilities Article, §5-306, Annotated Code of Maryland, or regulations in this subtitle, the Office of Cybersecurity shall consider the criteria stated in Public Utilities Article, §13-201, Annotated Code of Maryland.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Filing with the Commission. Any proposed civil penalty shall be subject to approval, modification, or further hearing in accordance with Regulation .04 of this chapter.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>Payment Procedures. A public service company shall pay a civil penalty by submitting to the Commission a certified check or money order in the correct amount, payable to the Maryland Public Service Commission.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>