(1) Where it is deemed necessary for implementing this Act, the Fair Trade Commission may hear the opinions of, or request provision of human resources for investigation or other necessary cooperation from, the heads of relevant administrative agencies.
(2) The Fair Trade Commission shall impose penalty points prescribed by Presidential Decree on a prime contractor or subcontractor who violates any provision of Article 3 (1) through (7) and (12), 3-4, 4 through 12, 12-2, 12-3, 13, 13-2, 14 through 16, 16-2 (10), and 17 through 20 in consideration of the severity of the violation and damage and shall request the heads of relevant administrative agencies to place limitations on participation in bidding, suspend business operations under Article 82 (1) 7 of the Framework Act on the Construction Industry, or take other measures necessary to ensure fair subcontract transactions, if such penalty points exceed the criteria prescribed by Presidential Decree. <Amended on Jan. 25, 2010; Mar. 29, 2011; May 24, 2011; May 28, 2013; Aug. 13, 2013; Jan. 11, 2022; Jul. 18, 2023>[This Article Wholly Amended on Apr. 1, 2009]