Texas Health and Safety Code

§ 245.017 — ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY

HS § 245.017Title 4. HEALTH FACILITIES · Part B. LICENSING OF HEALTH FACILITIES · Ch. 245. ABORTION FACILITIES

(a)The department may assess an administrative penalty against a person who violates this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter.

(b)The penalty may not exceed $1,000 for each violation. Each day of a continuing violation constitutes a separate violation.

(c)In determining the amount of an administrative penalty assessed under this section, the department shall consider:

(1)the seriousness of the violation;

(2)the history of previous violations;

(3)the amount necessary to deter future violations;

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Legislative history

Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 23, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.