Sec. 248.0545. VIOLATION OF LAW RELATING TO ADVANCE DIRECTIVES. (a) The department shall assess an administrative penalty against a special care facility that violates Section 166.004.
(b) A penalty assessed under this section shall be $500.
(c) The penalty shall be assessed in accordance with department rules. The rules must provide for notice and an opportunity for a hearing.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 450, Sec. 2.06, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle B - Licensing of Health Facilities
Chapter 248 - Special Care Facilities
Subchapter C. General Enforcement
Section 248.051. License Denial, Suspension, Probation, or Revocation
Section 248.052. Emergency Suspension
Section 248.054. Civil Penalty
Section 248.0545. Violation of Law Relating to Advance Directives