Texas § BC.304.254 - DETERMINATION OF AMOUNT OF ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY
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§ BC.304.254. DETERMINATION OF AMOUNT OF ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY
DETERMINATION OF AMOUNT OF ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY. The amount of an administrative penalty imposed under this subchapter must be based on: (1) the seriousness of the violation, including the nature, circumstances, extent, and gravity of the violation; (2) any history of previous violations; (3) the amount necessary to deter a future violation; (4) any effort to correct the violation; and (5) any other matter that justice may require. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278 ), Sec. 2.01, eff. April 1, 2009.
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