Sec. 110.452. AMOUNT OF ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY. (a) The amount of the administrative penalty may not be less than $50 or more than $5,000 for each violation. Each day a violation continues or occurs is a separate violation for the purpose of imposing a penalty.
(b) The amount shall be based on:
(1) the seriousness of the violation, including the nature, circumstances, extent, and gravity of the violation;
(2) the economic harm 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.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1089 (H.B. 2036), Sec. 26, eff. September 1, 2005.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle A - Provisions Applying to Health Professions Generally
Chapter 110 - Council on Sex Offender Treatment
Subchapter J. Administrative Penalty
Section 110.451. Imposition of Administrative Penalty
Section 110.452. Amount of Administrative Penalty
Section 110.453. Report and Notice of Violation and Penalty
Section 110.454. Penalty to Be Paid or Hearing Requested
Section 110.456. Decision by Council
Section 110.457. Options Following Decision: Pay or Appeal
Section 110.458. Collection of Penalty
Section 110.459. Determination by Court