Sec. 40.252. ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES

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The commissioner may assess administrative penalties for the violations and in the amounts established in Section 40.251 of this code. In determining the amount of penalties, the commissioner shall consider:
(1) the seriousness of the violation, including the nature, circumstances, extent, and gravity of the violation and the hazard or damage caused thereby;
(2) the degree of cooperation and quality of response;
(3) the degree of culpability and history of previous violations by the person subject to the penalty;
(4) the amount necessary to deter future violations; and
(5) any other matter that justice requires.

Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 10, Sec. 1, eff. March 28, 1991.

                    
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