Sec. 651.552. AMOUNT OF PENALTY. (a) The amount of the administrative penalty shall be not less than $100 or more than $5,000 for each violation.
(b) In determining the amount of the penalty, the commission shall base its decision on:
(1) the seriousness of the violation;
(2) the threat the violation poses to health and safety;
(3) the history of previous violations;
(4) the amount necessary to deter a future violation;
(5) efforts made to correct the violation;
(6) the guidelines adopted under Section 651.5515; and
(7) any other matter that justice requires.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999. Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 682, Sec. 1.30, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle L - Crematory Services, Funeral Directing, and Embalming
Chapter 651 - Crematory Services, Funeral Directing, and Embalming
Subchapter L. Administrative Penalties
Section 651.551. Assessment of Administrative Penalty
Section 651.5515. Penalty Guidelines
Section 651.552. Amount of Penalty
Section 651.553. Report and Notice of Violation and Penalty
Section 651.554. Penalty to Be Paid or Hearing Requested
Section 651.555. Options After Decision: Pay or Appeal
Section 651.556. Collection of Penalty
Section 651.557. Remittance of Penalty