What is the monetary fine for the first violation and subsequent violations if an ACO licensee fails to complete an alarm system installation for the price stated in the contract?

• A. $100 for first violation, and $500 each subsequent
• B. $50 for the first violation, $250 for each subsequent
• C. $200 for the first violation, $400 for each subsequent
• D. $0 for the first violation, $100 for each subsequent

Answer: (A)

The policy hinges on a penalty schedule designed to enforce contract pricing for alarm system installations. The first violation carries a modest fine of 100 dollars, serving as a warning and encouraging compliance. If the licensee repeats the violation, the fine jumps to 500 dollars for each subsequent offense, creating a strong deterrent against ongoing noncompliance and protecting consumers who relied on the contracted price. That structure—100 dollars initially, 500 dollars for each later violation—best fits the enforcement approach described. Other proposed amounts don’t align with this escalation pattern, which is why they don’t fit the rule.