Texas Health and Safety Code

§ 248.102 — AMOUNT OF PENALTY

HS § 248.102Title 4. HEALTH FACILITIES · Part B. LICENSING OF HEALTH FACILITIES · Ch. 248. SPECIAL CARE FACILITIES · Art. D. ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY

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(a)The amount of the penalty may not exceed $1,000 for each violation, and each day a violation continues or occurs is a separate violation for purposes of imposing a penalty. The total amount of the penalty assessed for a violation continuing or occurring on separate days under this subsection may not exceed $5,000.

(b)The amount shall be based on:

(1)the seriousness of the violation, including the nature, circumstances, extent, and gravity of the violation;

(2)the threat to health or safety caused by the violation;

(3)the history of previous violations;

(4)the amount necessary to deter a future violation;

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Legislative history

Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1411, Sec. 5.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.