Sec. 1104.202. ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY. (a) In addition to any other disciplinary action under this chapter, the board may impose an administrative penalty against a person who violates this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter.
(b) The amount of the administrative penalty may not exceed $10,000 for each violation. Each day of a continuing violation is a separate violation.
(c) The amount of the penalty shall be based on:
(1) the seriousness of the violation;
(2) the history of previous violations;
(3) the amount necessary to deter a future violation;
(4) efforts made to correct the violation; and
(5) any other matter that justice may require.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 256 (H.B. 1146), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2011.
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