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Texas Business & Commerce Code

§ 328.003 — ENFORCEMENT BY ATTORNEY GENERAL; INJUNCTION; CIVIL PENALTY

BC § 328.003Title 10. USE OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS · Part B. ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS · Ch. 328. ONLINE SALE OF EVENT TICKETS

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(a)The attorney general may investigate a claim that a person violated this chapter.
(b)If the attorney general concludes that a person is violating this chapter, the attorney general may bring an action in the name of the state to restrain or enjoin the person from violating this chapter.
(c)In addition to bringing an action for injunctive relief under this chapter, the attorney general may seek restitution and petition a district court for the assessment of a civil penalty as provided by this section.
(d)A person who knowingly violates Section 328.002 is liable for a civil penalty of not more than $10,000 for each violation.
(e)Every ticket transaction in which a ticket is acquired to be sold in violation of Section 328.002 constitutes a separate violation for purposes of assessing a civil penalty.
(f)The civil penalty for a violation of a court order or injunction issued to enforce this section may not exceed $100,000.
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Legislative history

Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 96 (S.B. 1639), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2023.

Source: Texas Business & Commerce Code § 328.003 from the Texas Constitution and Statutes (Texas Legislature) (public record). DecisionDepot is for informational use only and is not legal advice — verify against the official source before relying on this text.