Section 1702.381 - Civil Penalty(a) A person who is not licensed under this chapter, who does not have a license application pending, and who violates this chapter may be assessed a civil penalty to be paid to the state not to exceed $10,000 for each violation.(b) A person who contracts with or employs a person who is required to hold a license or security officer commission under this chapter knowing that the person does not hold the required license or commission or who otherwise, at the time of contract or employment, is in violation of this chapter may be assessed a civil penalty to be paid to the state in an amount not to exceed $10,000 for each violation.(c) A civil penalty under this section may be assessed against a person on proof that the person has received at least 30 days' notice of the requirements of this section.Tex. Occ. Code § 1702.381
Amended by Acts 2019, Texas Acts of the 86th Leg.- Regular Session, ch. 595,Sec. 5.107, eff. 9/1/2019.Amended By Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1146, Sec. 4.95, eff. 9/1/2009.Amended By Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 906, Sec. 21, eff. 9/1/2007.Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 14.670, eff. 9/1/2001. Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1999.