Sec. 144.081. ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY

(a) The commissioner may assess an administrative penalty against a person who violates this chapter, a rule adopted by the board under the authority of this chapter, or an order or license issued under this chapter.

(b) In determining the amount of the penalty, the commissioner 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;

(5) such other matters as justice may require.

(c) The penalty may not exceed $25,000 a day for each violation.

(d) Each day a violation continues may be considered a separate violation.

Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 385, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.