Texas § BC.17.926 - CIVIL PENALTY
Full text of Texas The Texas Constitution § BC.17.926 — CIVIL PENALTY, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ BC.17.926. CIVIL PENALTY
CIVIL PENALTY. (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), a person who violates this subchapter is liable to this state for a civil penalty in an amount not to exceed $500 for each violation. Each sale of a donated item is considered a separate violation for purposes of this subsection. (b) The total amount of penalties that may be imposed under Subsection (a) may not exceed $2,000 for donated items sold during a single transaction. (c) In determining the amount of the civil penalty imposed under this section, the court shall consider the amount necessary to deter future violations. (d) The attorney general or the prosecuting attorney in the county in which the violation occurs may bring an action to recover the civil penalty imposed under this section. In this subsection, "prosecuting attorney" has the meaning assigned by Section 41.101 , Government Code. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1368 (S.B. 776 ), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009. SUBCHAPTER L. BAD FAITH CLAIMS OF PATENT INFRINGEMENT
Frequently Asked Questions About Texas § BC.17.926
What does The Texas Constitution § BC.17.926 cover?
Section BC.17.926 ("CIVIL PENALTY") is part of the The Texas Constitution, the codified statutory law of Texas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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