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Press Release: ADA Fines Increased

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The Justice Department has announced stiffer penalties for all places of public accommodations including hotels and motels out of compliance with Title III of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA).

“Justice Department increases penalties for violations of Title III of the American with Disabilities Act”

Maximum Civil Penalties
For the first time in more than a decade, the imposed fines for violations of the ADA have been substantially increased.

The maximum civil penalty for a first violation of Title III of the ADA rose to $75,000 for each violation. For subsequent violations, the maximum has been increased to $150,000. The new penalties will apply to violations that occur after April 28, 2014.

With the new stiffer penalties in place, it is highly recommended that all places of public accommodations including hotels, motels, restaurants and other businesses open to the public make every effort to be in compliance with the law and provide equal access to all.

View the article as published by the ADA.gov.