Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE |
Title 6. FOOD, DRUGS, ALCOHOL, AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES |
Subtitle A. FOOD AND DRUG HEALTH REGULATIONS |
Chapter 432. FOOD, DRUG, DEVICE, AND COSMETIC SALVAGE ACT |
Sec. 432.021. ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY
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(a) The commissioner may assess an administrative penalty against a person who violates a rule adopted under Section 432.011 or an order adopted 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; and
(5) other matters as justice may require.
(c) The penalty may not exceed $25,000 for each violation. Each day a violation continues is a separate violation.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 556, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.