Sec. 117.051. CIVIL PENALTY. A person who violates this chapter or a rule adopted by the commission under this chapter is subject to a civil penalty of not more than $200,000 for each act of violation and for each day of violation, provided that the maximum civil penalty that may be assessed for any related series of violations may not exceed $2 million.
Added by Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 4914, ch. 873, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 29, 1983. Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 724, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1991; Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 92, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
Amended by:
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 104 (S.B. 900), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2013.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle D - Regulation of Specific Businesses and Occupations
Chapter 117 - Hazardous Liquid or Carbon Dioxide Pipeline Transportation Industry
Section 117.051. Civil Penalty
Section 117.052. Enforcement by Commission and Attorney General
Section 117.053. Criminal Penalty for Violation of Chapter and Rules
Section 117.054. Criminal Penalty for Injuring or Destroying Pipeline Facilities