As part of a final administrative hearing, what may the ROC order to be paid as restitution to the claimant?

In the context of a final administrative hearing conducted by the Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC), the correct response regarding what may be ordered to be paid as restitution to the claimant is the cost to repair damages. This option aligns with the ROC's primary role in ensuring that licensed contractors adhere to legal standards and fulfill their contractual obligations.

When a contractor fails to perform as agreed or causes damage to a property, the ROC seeks to make the claimant whole by compensating them for the actual costs incurred to repair any damages that resulted from the contractor’s actions. This approach focuses on restitution aimed at restoring the victim to their prior state, rather than awarding other types of financial recovery that do not directly relate to the actual damages suffered.

In contrast, attorney fees, punitive damages, and administrative fees, while they may arise in various legal contexts, are not typically included in restitution amounts determined by the ROC related to claims of contractor misconduct. The ROC is primarily concerned with tangible losses and ensuring remedy for those specific damages caused by the contractor's actions or negligence.