[Engineering Version] Daily Question 20180408

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A building design firm that failed to design in accordance with the quality and safety standards for construction projects was punished by the local construction administration authorities. Among the penalties imposed on it, the one that does not constitute an administrative penalty is ( ). A. A fine of not less than 100,000 yuan but not more than 300,000 yuan. B. Order to suspend business for rectification. C. Downgrade the qualification level. D. If a crime is committed, criminal liability shall be pursued in accordance with the law. Answer: D. [Explanation] Common administrative penalties include warnings, fines, confiscation of illegal gains, disqualification from bidding, orders to stop construction, orders to suspend business for rectification, downgrading of qualification levels, and revocation of qualification certificates. Imposing criminal liability in accordance with the law falls outside the scope of administrative penalties. Therefore, option D is correct.