Sec. 481.304. PENALTY TO BE PAID OR INFORMAL HEARING REQUESTED. (a) Before the 21st day after the date the person receives notice under Section 481.303, the person in writing may:
(1) accept the determination and recommended penalty; or
(2) make a request for an informal hearing held by the department on the occurrence of the violation, the amount of the penalty, or both.
(b) At the conclusion of an informal hearing requested under Subsection (a), the department may modify the amount of the recommended penalty.
(c) If the person accepts the determination and recommended penalty, including any modification of the amount, or if the person fails to timely respond to the notice, the director by order shall approve the determination and impose the recommended penalty.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1391 (S.B. 1879), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2007.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 6 - Food, Drugs, Alcohol, and Hazardous Substances
Subtitle C - Substance Abuse Regulation and Crimes
Chapter 481 - Texas Controlled Substances Act
Subchapter H. Administrative Penalty
Section 481.301. Imposition of Penalty
Section 481.302. Amount of Penalty
Section 481.303. Report and Notice of Violation and Penalty
Section 481.304. Penalty to Be Paid or Informal Hearing Requested
Section 481.305. Formal Hearing
Section 481.307. Options Following Decision: Pay or Appeal
Section 481.308. Stay of Enforcement of Penalty
Section 481.309. Collection of Penalty
Section 481.310. Decision by Court
Section 481.311. Remittance of Penalty and Interest
Section 481.312. Release of Bond