If a disciplinary fine is not paid on time, what action can be taken?

When a disciplinary fine is not paid on time, pursuing legal action in superior court for payment is a step that authorities can take. This action is appropriate because it allows the governing body to enforce the fine through legal means, ensuring compliance with disciplinary measures that have been put in place.

It reflects the seriousness of the disciplinary process and underscores the expectation that individuals or entities that have incurred fines take their obligations seriously. The ability to take legal action serves as a leverage point to encourage timely payment of fines and maintain the integrity of the regulatory processes surrounding funeral directors.

Other options do not accurately reflect standard practices in handling overdue disciplinary fines. A penalty fee being added might seem plausible but often is not stipulated; dismissing the case would negate the disciplinary action taken, and automatic revocation of the license would typically require a more formal process and not just non-payment of a fine. Thus, taking legal action provides a legal recourse to uphold regulations effectively.