Texas Occupations Code

§ 205.453 — AMOUNT OF PENALTY

OC § 205.453Title 3. HEALTH PROFESSIONS · Part C. OTHER PROFESSIONS PERFORMING MEDICAL PROCEDURES · Ch. 205. ACUPUNCTURE · Art. J. ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES

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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 is a separate violation for purposes of imposing a penalty.

(b)The amount of the penalty shall be based on:

(1)the seriousness of the violation, including:

(A)the nature, circumstances, extent, and gravity of any prohibited act; and

(B)the hazard or potential hazard created to the health, safety, or economic welfare of the public;

(2)the economic harm to property or the environment caused by the violation;

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Legislative history

Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 269 (S.B. 419), Sec. 3.34, eff. September 1, 2005.