Sec. 1071.452. AMOUNT OF PENALTY. (a) The amount of an administrative penalty may not exceed $1,500 for each violation.
(b) In determining the amount of the penalty, the board shall consider:
(1) the seriousness of the violation, including the nature, circumstances, extent, and gravity of any prohibited acts;
(2) the economic damage to property caused by the violation;
(3) the history of previous violations;
(4) the amount necessary to deter a future violation;
(5) efforts to correct the violation; and
(6) any other matter that justice may require.
(c) The board by rule shall adopt an administrative penalty schedule for violations of this chapter or board rules to ensure that the amounts of penalties imposed are appropriate to the violation.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 1, eff. June 1, 2003. Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 16, Sec. 28, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
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