Sec. 351.560. REMITTANCE OF PENALTY AND INTEREST. (a) If after judicial review, the administrative penalty is reduced or not imposed by the court, the court shall, after the judgment becomes final:
(1) order that the appropriate amount, plus accrued interest, be remitted to the person if the person paid the penalty; or
(2) order the release of the bond in full if the penalty is not imposed or order the release of the bond after the person pays the penalty imposed if the person posted a supersedeas bond.
(b) The interest paid under Subsection (a)(1) is the rate charged on loans to depository institutions by the New York Federal Reserve Bank. The interest shall be paid for the period beginning on the date the penalty is paid and ending on the date the penalty is remitted.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle F - Professions Related to Eyes and Vision
Chapter 351 - Optometrists and Therapeutic Optometrists
Subchapter L. Administrative Penalty
Section 351.551. Imposition of Penalty
Section 351.552. Amount of Penalty
Section 351.553. Report and Notice of Violation and Penalty
Section 351.554. Penalty to Be Paid or Hearing Requested
Section 351.555. Hearing on Recommendations
Section 351.556. Decision by Board
Section 351.557. Options Following Decision: Pay or Appeal
Section 351.558. Collection of Penalty
Section 351.559. Determination by Court