Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.
Section 141.016 - Administrative Penalty(a) The department may assess an administrative penalty if a person violates this chapter or a rule or order adopted or license issued under this chapter.(b) In determining the amount of the penalty, the department shall consider: (1) the person's previous violations;(2) the seriousness of the violation;(3) any hazard to the health and safety of the public;(4) the person's demonstrated good faith; and(5) such other matters as justice may require.(c) The penalty may not exceed $1,000 a day for each violation.(d) Each day a violation continues may be considered a separate violation.Tex. Health and Safety Code § 141.016
Amended by Acts 2015, Texas Acts of the 84th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 1,Sec. 3.0390, eff. 4/2/2015.Amended By Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 636, Sec. 4, eff. 9/1/2003.Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1373, Sec. 4, eff. 9/1/2001Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 251, Sec. 5, eff. 9/1/1991.