Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.
Section 7.0525 - Penalties for Violations Related to Certain Dry Cleaning Facilities(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), the amount of the penalty for a violation of Section 374.252, Health and Safety Code, may not exceed $5,000.(b) The amount of the penalty for a violation of Section 374.252(a)(3), Health and Safety Code, may not exceed $10,000.(c) In assessing an administrative penalty under this section, the commission shall consider, in addition to the factors prescribed by Section 7.053, the following factors, if applicable: (1) the extent to which the violation has or may have an adverse effect on the environment; and(2) the amount of the reasonable costs incurred by this state in detection and investigation of the violation.Amended By Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1110, Sec. 18, eff. 9/1/2005. Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 540, Sec. 2, eff. 9/1/2003.