Texas Occupations Code

§ 651.552 — AMOUNT OF PENALTY

OC § 651.552Title 3. HEALTH PROFESSIONS · Part L. CREMATORY SERVICES, FUNERAL DIRECTING, AND EMBALMING · Ch. 651. CREMATORY SERVICES, FUNERAL DIRECTING, AND EMBALMING · Art. L. ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES

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(a)The amount of the administrative penalty shall be not less than $100 or more than $5,000 for each violation.

(b)In determining the amount of the penalty, the commission shall base its decision on:

(1)the seriousness of the violation;

(2)the threat the violation poses to health and safety;

(3)the history of previous violations;

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

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Legislative history

Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999. Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 682, Sec. 1.30, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.