(a) The purpose of this section is to provide guidance for administering sanctions to licensees and other persons that violate the Bingo Enabling Act and/or the Charitable Bingo Administrative Rules. The Schedule of Sanctions attached to §402.706(c) provides a list of the most common violations and the sanctions generally assessed for those violations, though the Commission may deviate from the schedule if it has a reasonable basis to do so. The objectives for applying sanctions are to protect the public, encourage compliance with the Bingo Enabling Act and the Charitable Bingo Administrative Rules, deter future violations, offer opportunities for rehabilitation as appropriate, punish violators, and deter others from committing violations. This section is intended to promote consistent sanctions for similar violations, facilitate timely resolution of cases and encourage settlements. (b) The Commission, through the Director of the Charitable Bingo Operations Division or their designee, may offer settlements to persons charged with violating the Bingo Enabling Act and/or the Charitable Bingo Administrative Rules.(c) Unless otherwise provided by this subchapter, the terms and conditions of a settlement agreement between the Commission and a person charged with violating the Bingo Enabling Act and/or the Charitable Bingo Administrative Rules will be based on the Schedule of Sanctions incorporated into this section.Attached Graphic(d) The following words and terms, when used in this section and §402.707, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:(1) Bingo Enabling Act--Occupations Code, Chapter 2001.(2) Charitable Bingo Administrative Rules--Texas Administrative Code,