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.