Sec. 106.007. CIVIL PENALTY; INJUNCTION. (a) An online dating service provider who violates this chapter is liable to the state for a civil penalty in an amount not to exceed $250 for each Texas member registered with the online dating service provider during the time of the violation.
(b) The attorney general may:
(1) seek an injunction to prevent or restrain a violation of this chapter; or
(2) bring suit to recover the civil penalty imposed under Subsection (a).
(c) The attorney general may recover reasonable expenses incurred in obtaining an injunction or civil penalty under this section, including court costs and reasonable attorney's fees.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 27 (S.B. 488), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 5 - Regulation of Businesses and Services
Subtitle C - Business Operations
Chapter 106 - Internet Dating Safety Act
Section 106.002. Applicability of Chapter
Section 106.003. Conduct of Criminal Background Check
Section 106.004. Disclosure by Provider That Does Not Conduct Criminal Background Check
Section 106.005. Disclosures by Provider That Conducts Criminal Background Checks
Section 106.006. Safety Awareness Disclosure by All Providers