Tex. Health & Safety Code § 141.016

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.

Section 141.016 - Administrative Penalty

(a) The department may assess an administrative penalty if a person violates this chapter or a rule or order adopted or license issued under this chapter.

(b) In determining the amount of the penalty, the department 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) such other matters as justice may require.

(c) The penalty may not exceed $1,000 a day for each violation.

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

Tex. Health and Safety Code § 141.016

Amended by Acts 2015, Texas Acts of the 84th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 1,Sec. 3.0390, eff. 4/2/2015.

Amended By Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 636, Sec. 4, eff. 9/1/2003.

Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1373, Sec. 4, eff. 9/1/2001

Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 251, Sec. 5, eff. 9/1/1991.