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(a) The amount of an administrative penalty may not exceed $5,000 for each violation. Each day a violation continues or occurs may be considered a separate violation for purposes of imposing a penalty.
(b) In determining the amount of the penalty, the executive director shall consider:
(1) the seriousness of the violation, including the nature, circumstances, extent, and gravity of the prohibited acts;
(2) the history of previous violations;
(3) the amount necessary to deter a future violation;
(4) efforts to correct the violation; and
(5) any other matter that justice may require.
(c) The commission by rule shall adopt a schedule of administrative penalties based on the criteria listed in Subsection (b) for violations subject to an administrative penalty under this section to ensure that the amount of a penalty imposed is appropriate to the violation. The rules adopted under this subsection must provide authority for the commission to suspend or revoke a license in addition to or instead of imposing an administrative penalty.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Occupations Code - OCC § 1101.702. Amount of Penalty - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/occupations-code/occ-sect-1101-702/
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