Texas Occupations Code

§ 351.552 — AMOUNT OF PENALTY

OC § 351.552Title 3. HEALTH PROFESSIONS · Part F. PROFESSIONS RELATED TO EYES AND VISION · Ch. 351. OPTOMETRISTS AND THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRISTS · Art. L. ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY

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(a)The amount of an administrative penalty may not exceed $2,500 for each violation. Each day a violation continues or occurs is a separate violation.

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

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

(3)the history of previous violations;

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

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Legislative history

Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 101 (H.B. 1025), Sec. 1.022, eff. September 1, 2005.