Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE |
Title 4. HEALTH FACILITIES |
Subtitle B. LICENSING OF HEALTH FACILITIES |
Chapter 244. BIRTHING CENTERS |
Sec. 244.014. CIVIL PENALTY
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(a) A person who violates this chapter or who fails to comply with a rule adopted under this chapter is liable for a civil penalty of not less than $100 or more than $500 for each violation if the department determines the violation threatens the health and safety of a patient.
(b) Each day of a continuing violation constitutes a separate ground for recovery.
Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.