Sec. 203.501. CIVIL PENALTY. (a) A person is liable for a civil penalty if the person is required to be licensed under this chapter and the person knowingly or intentionally practices midwifery:
(1) without a license or while the license is suspended or revoked; or
(2) in violation of a commission order.
(b) A civil penalty under this section may not exceed $250 for each violation. Each day of violation may constitute a separate violation for purposes of penalty assessment. In determining the amount of the penalty, the court shall consider:
(1) the person's history of previous violations;
(2) the seriousness of the violation;
(3) any hazard to the health and safety of the public; and
(4) the demonstrated good faith of the person charged.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1240 (H.B. 1535), Sec. 50, eff. September 1, 2005.
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 838 (S.B. 202), Sec. 1.036, eff. September 1, 2015.
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