What is the first-time monetary penalty for violating the approved-by rules?

• A. $50
• B. $100
• C. $200
• D. $150

Answer: (B)

The first-time penalty is set at 100 dollars. This baseline amount is chosen to discourage noncompliance without being overly punitive for a first offense, while still making it clear that the approved-by rules must be followed. It provides a clear, reasonable consequence that can prompt voluntary compliance, and it usually sits between smaller warnings and steeper fines that might apply for repeat violations. The other amounts wouldn’t fit as the initial penalty because they either understate the consequence on a first offense or overstate it, not aligning with the typical progression of penalties that escalates after subsequent violations.