Texas § BC.501.053 - CIVIL PENALTY
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§ BC.501.053. CIVIL PENALTY
CIVIL PENALTY; INJUNCTION. (a) A person who violates Section 501.052 (a) is liable to this state for a civil penalty in an amount not to exceed $500 for each calendar month during which a violation occurs. The civil penalty may not be imposed for more than one violation that occurs in a month. 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. (b) The attorney general may bring an action in the name of the state to restrain or enjoin a person from violating Section 501.052 (a). Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278 ), Sec. 2.01, eff. April 1, 2009. SUBCHAPTER C. OTHER RESTRICTIONS TO PROTECT DRIVER'S LICENSE AND SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS
Frequently Asked Questions About Texas § BC.501.053
What does The Texas Constitution § BC.501.053 cover?
Section BC.501.053 ("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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