Sec. 74.707. WAIVER OR ABATEMENT OF PENALTY OR INTEREST. (a) The comptroller may waive penalty or interest, in whole or in part, imposed on delinquent property if the comptroller determines that the holder has made a good faith effort to comply with Chapters 72-75, or for other good cause.
(b) The comptroller may provide for periods during which a holder of delinquent property may report and remit the unclaimed property without paying a penalty or interest.
(c) The comptroller may waive penalty and interest imposed on delinquent property if the holder delivering the property was required to deliver the property on or before November 1, 1997.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1037, Sec. 36, eff. Sept. 1, 1997. Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 137, Sec. 1, eff. May 16, 2001.
Amended by:
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 52 (H.B. 1514), Sec. 17, eff. May 18, 2021.
Structure Texas Statutes
Chapter 74 - Report, Delivery, and Claims Process
Section 74.702. Examination of Records
Section 74.7021. Limitation Period for Examination
Section 74.703. Additional Personnel
Section 74.704. Assistance in Enforcement
Section 74.707. Waiver or Abatement of Penalty or Interest
Section 74.708. Property Held in Trust
Section 74.709. Suit to Compel Delivery of Property and Civil Penalties
Section 74.710. Criminal Offense
Section 74.711. Authority to Take Testimony and Issue Administrative Subpoenas