Texas Occupations Code

§ 602.351 — IMPOSITION OF ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY

OC § 602.351Title 3. HEALTH PROFESSIONS · Part K. PROFESSIONS RELATED TO USE OF CERTAIN MEDICAL EQUIPMENT · Ch. 602. MEDICAL PHYSICISTS · Art. H. ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY

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(a)The medical board may impose an administrative penalty on a person licensed under this chapter who violates this chapter or a rule adopted or order issued under this chapter. A penalty collected under this subchapter shall be deposited in the state treasury in the general revenue fund.

(b)A proceeding to impose the penalty is considered to be a contested case under Chapter 2001, Government Code.

(c)The amount of the penalty may not exceed $500 for each violation, and each day a violation continues or occurs is a separate violation for purposes of imposing a penalty. The total amount of the penalty assessed for a violation continuing or occurring on separate days under this subsection may not exceed $2,500.

(d)The amount shall be based on:

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

(2)the threat to health or safety caused by the violation;

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Legislative history

Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 838 (S.B. 202), Sec. 2.088, eff. September 1, 2015.