Sec. 248A.252. AMOUNT OF PENALTY. (a) The amount of the penalty may not exceed $500 for each violation, and each day a violation continues or occurs is a separate violation for purposes 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 threat to health or safety caused by the violation;
(3) any previous violations;
(4) the amount necessary to deter a future violation;
(5) the efforts made by the violator to correct the violation; and
(6) any other matter that justice may require.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1168 (S.B. 492), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2013.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle B - Licensing of Health Facilities
Chapter 248A - Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care Centers
Subchapter F. Administrative Penalty
Section 248A.251. Imposition of Penalty
Section 248A.2515. System for Assessment of Penalty
Section 248A.252. Amount of Penalty
Section 248A.253. Report and Notice of Violation and Penalty
Section 248A.254. Penalty to Be Paid or Hearing Requested
Section 248A.256. Decision by Department
Section 248A.257. Options Following Decision: Pay or Appeal
Section 248A.258. Stay of Enforcement of Penalty
Section 248A.259. Collection of Penalty
Section 248A.260. Decision by Court
Section 248A.261. Remittance of Penalty and Interest