16, 2014
NR # 3379
offenders. *n case the offense results in the death of the mother or miscarriage of the unborn! the offender shall be penalized with a fine of not less than 4$7!777 but not more than 497!777 and the suspension of the license to practice the profession for not less than two years but not to e.ceed five years at the discretion of the court. *f the offender is affiliated or connected to any firm! partnership! or other (uridical entity offering e.pertise in a broad range of cosmetic services wherein the procedure was performed within its premises! such entity shall be penalized also. 3or the first conviction! the penalty shall not e.ceed 427!7778 with a 4$7!777 fine for second and third convictions and! a 497!777 fine! and a three1month suspension of business permit and its license to operate for fourth and subse'uent convictions! all at the discretion of the court. 3urther! the penalties imposed under this proposed 2ct shall be without pre(udice to other penalties imposable under the Revised 4enal 0ode and other applicable laws. The bill further mandates the epartment of Health to promulgate and issue the necessary rules and regulations for effective implementation. ($7" jsc