Sec. 147.0151. PENALTIES. (a) A person violates this chapter if the person:
(1) engages in the business of an e-cigarette retailer without a permit; or
(2) is a person who is subject to a provision of this chapter or a rule adopted by the comptroller under this chapter and who violates the provision or rule.
(b) A person who violates this section shall pay to the state a penalty of not more than $2,000 for each violation.
(c) Each day on which a violation occurs is a separate violation.
(d) The attorney general shall bring suit to recover penalties under this section.
(e) A suit under this section may be brought in Travis County or another county having jurisdiction.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 994 (S.B. 248), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.