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Texas Health & Safety Code - Chapter 141 Youth CampsLegal Research Home > Texas Lawyer > Health & Safety Code > Texas Health & Safety Code - Chapter 141 Youth Camps This chapter may be cited as the Texas Youth Camp Safety and Health Act. Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, ... In this chapter: (1) "Camper" means a minor who is attending a youth camp on a day care or boarding basis. (2) "Day camp" includes ... This chapter does not apply to a facility or program operated by or on the campus of an institution of higher education or a private ... A person may not own, operate, control, or supervise a youth camp unless the person: (1) holds a license issued under this chapter for that ... (a) The board by rule shall establish the amount of the fee for obtaining or renewing a license under this chapter. The board shall set ... (a) To obtain a license, a person must submit a license application accompanied by a license fee in an amount set by the board. (b) ... (a) A person holding a license issued under this chapter must renew the license annually by submitting a renewal application on a date determined by ... The department is the principal authority on matters relating to health and safety conditions at youth camps. In addition to the powers and duties established ... (a) An employee or agent of the department may enter any property for which a license is issued under this chapter, property for which a ... (a) The board may adopt rules to implement this chapter. In adopting the rules the board shall comply with Subchapter B, Chapter 2001, Government Code, ... The board by rule shall establish health and safety standards for youth camps. The standards may relate to: (1) adequate and proper supervision at all ... (a) A person holding a license issued under this chapter may not employ or accept the volunteer service of an individual for a position involving ... (a) The department shall appoint a training advisory committee to advise the department and the executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission in ... (a) The board shall appoint a committee to advise the board in the development of standards and procedures, make recommendations to the board regarding the ... A youth camp operator shall provide each camper with safe and healthful conditions, facilities, and equipment that are free from recognized hazards that cause or ... (a) If the department finds that a violation of this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter has occurred or is occurring at a ... (a) The board may: (1) call and conduct hearings; (2) administer oaths; (3) receive evidence; (4) issue subpoenas for witnesses, papers, and documents related to ... A person affected by a ruling, order, or other act of the department may appeal the action. Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, § 1, ... (a) A person who violates this chapter or a rule or order adopted under this chapter is subject to a civil penalty of not less ... (a) The commissioner may assess an administrative penalty if a person violates this Act or a rule or order adopted or license issued under this ... (a) An administrative penalty may be assessed only after a person charged with a violation is given an opportunity for a hearing. (b) If a ... (a) Not later than the 30th day after the date an order finding that a violation has occurred is issued, the commissioner shall inform the ... Not later than the 30th day after the date of a judicial determination that an administrative penalty against a person should be reduced or not ... The attorney general at the request of the commissioner may bring a civil action to recover an administrative penalty under this chapter. Added by Acts ... Last modified: August 10, 2007 |