Texas § 245.017 ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY.

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§ 245.017 — ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY.

Texas § 245.017

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Tex. Health and Safety Code Code Ann. § 245.017 (2026).

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Sec. 245.017. ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY.

(a)The department may assess an administrative penalty against a person who violates this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter.

(b)The penalty may not exceed $1,000 for each violation. Each day of a continuing violation constitutes a separate violation.

(c)In determining the amount of an administrative penalty assessed under this section, the department shall consider:

(1)the seriousness of the violation;

(2)the history of previous violations;

(3)the amount necessary to deter future violations;

(4)efforts made to correct the violation; and

(5)any other matters that justice may require.

(d)All proceedings for the assessment of an administrative penalty under this chapter are subject to Chapter 2001 , Government Code.

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Sec. 245.017. ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY. (a) The department may assess an administrative penalty against a person who violates this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter.
(b) The penalty may not exceed $1,000 for each violation. Each day of a continuing violation constitutes a separate violation.
(c) In determining the amount of an administrative penalty assessed under this section, the department shall consider:
(1) the seriousness of the violation;
(2) the history of previous violations;
(3) the amount necessary to deter future violations;
(4) efforts made to correct the violation; and
(5) any other matters that justice may require.
(d) All proceedings for the assessment of an administrative penalty under this chapter are subject to Chapter 2001 , Government Code.