Sec. 504.309. 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 be remitted to the person if the person paid the penalty, plus accrued interest if the person paid the penalty under Section 504.307(a)(2); 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 I - Regulation of Psychology and Counseling
Chapter 504 - Chemical Dependency Counselors
Subchapter G. Administrative Penalty
Section 504.301. Imposition of Penalty
Section 504.302. Amount of Penalty
Section 504.303. Notice of Violation and Penalty
Section 504.304. Penalty to Be Paid or Hearing Requested
Section 504.306. Decision by Department
Section 504.307. Options Following Decision: Pay or Appeal
Section 504.308. Determination by Court
Section 504.309. Remittance of Penalty and Interest