Which statement about the fine cap is accurate relative to the scenario?

• A. Fines cannot exceed $10,000
• B. Fines may exceed $50,000
• C. Fines may be up to $25,000
• D. Fines are not permitted

Answer: (C)

The main idea is understanding how a fine cap works: the law sets a maximum penalty you can levy for each violation. In this scenario, the statute places the ceiling at 25,000 dollars, so the enforcement authority may impose fines up to that amount but not higher. That’s why the statement stating fines may be up to 25,000 dollars is the correct interpretation.

Fines exceeding 25,000 would go beyond what the statute allows, so they aren’t permissible. Saying fines aren’t permitted is incorrect because penalties exist, just with a defined upper limit. Saying fines could be as low as 10,000 would misstate the actual maximum.