One day, the Labor Bureau in Province A sent a team of labor safety inspectors to inspect a factory owned and operated by Hu to see if the industrial safety precautions were being complied with by its operator. During the inspection, the team discovered a number of safety issues. It was found that the workers were not equipped with safety helmets. The lighting was too dim and did not meet the prescribed safety standard. Thus, the team pursuant to the local governmental rule promulgated by the provincial government issued a notice ordering Hu to improve the industrial safety of the factory within 3 days. At the same time, the team suspended the factory’s business license for operation of special works, which was required for the specific types of works done by Hu’s factory. The next day, the team in its own name imposed a fine of RMB 2,000 on Hu. The written decision was delivered to Hu on the same day. A day later, Hu paid the fine to the team. Two days later, the team inspected Hu’s factory again and discovered that the factory still failed to meet the safety standards. Pursuant to the local governmental rule, the Labor Bureau revoked the business license issued to Hu’s factory.

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Are the administrative penalties in this case legally imposed? Why? Explain your answer.

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