§4107. Penalty.  


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  • (a) Imposition.--Except as provided in subsection (b), the department shall impose a penalty upon a recipient for violation of the contract required by section 4106 (relating to approval).

    (b) Exception.--The department may waive the penalty required by subsection (a) if the department determines that the failure was due to circumstances outside the control of the recipient.

    (c) Amount.--The amount of the penalty shall be equal to the full amount of the grant received plus an additional amount of up to 10% of the amount of the grant received. The penalty shall be payable in one lump sum or in installments, with or without interest, as the department deems appropriate.