Texas Insurance Code

§ 562.161 — CIVIL PENALTY FOR VIOLATION OF CEASE AND DESIST ORDER

IN § 562.161Title 5. PROTECTION OF CONSUMER INTERESTS · Part C. DECEPTIVE, UNFAIR, AND PROHIBITED PRACTICES · Ch. 562. UNFAIR METHODS OF COMPETITION AND · Art. D. DETERMINATION OF UNFAIR METHODS OF COMPETITION AND UNFAIR OR DECEPTIVE ACTS OR PRACTICES; ENFORCEMENT; SANCTIONS AND PENALTIES

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(a)A person who is found by a court to have violated a cease and desist order issued under Section 562.158 is liable to the state for a penalty. The state may recover the penalty in a civil action.

(b)The penalty may not exceed $50 unless the court finds the violation to be wilful, in which case the penalty may not exceed $500.

Legislative history

Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1331 (H.B. 4341), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.