IC 16-21-16-5: Enforcement of suspension; rules

Sec. 5. (a) The attorney general shall enforce any suspension under section 3(e) of this chapter and may do any of the following:

(1) Investigate alleged violations.

(2) Impose civil penalties of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) per violation.

(3) Order restitution to an affected patient or individual.

(4) Suspend or prohibit a hospital, a debt collector, or other third party from collecting medical debt until compliance is verified.

(b) The attorney general may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement and administer this chapter.