Texas Occupations Code

§ 264.002 — AMOUNT OF PENALTY

OC § 264.002Title 3. HEALTH PROFESSIONS · Part D. DENTISTRY · Ch. 264. PENALTIES AND ENFORCEMENT PROVISIONS · Art. A. ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY

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(a)The amount of the 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 executive director or a board subcommittee, of which, at least one member is a public member of the board, shall determine the amount of the penalty based on a standardized penalty schedule. The board by rule shall develop the schedule based on:

(1)the seriousness of the violation, including:

(A)the nature, circumstances, extent, and gravity of the violation; and

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

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

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Legislative history

Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.