Texas Occupations Code

§ 301.502 — AMOUNT OF PENALTY

OC § 301.502Title 3. HEALTH PROFESSIONS · Part E. REGULATION OF NURSING · Ch. 301. NURSES · Art. K. 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 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 acts; 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

Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 889 (H.B. 2426), Sec. 29, eff. September 1, 2007.