Texas § OC.1701.507 - ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES
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§ OC.1701.507. ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES
ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES. (a) In addition to other penalties imposed by law, a law enforcement agency or governmental entity that violates this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter is subject to an administrative penalty in an amount set by the commission not to exceed $1,000 per day per violation. The administrative penalty shall be assessed in a proceeding conducted in accordance with Chapter 2001 , Government Code. (b) The amount of the penalty shall be based on: (1) the seriousness of the violation; (2) the respondent's history of violations; (3) the amount necessary to deter future violations; (4) efforts made by the respondent to correct the violation; and (5) any other matter that justice may require. (c) The commission by rule shall establish a written enforcement plan that provides notice of the specific ranges of penalties that apply to specific alleged violations and the criteria by which the commission determines the amount of a proposed administrative penalty. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1172 (H.B. 3389 ), Sec. 23, eff. September 1, 2009. SUBCHAPTER L. CRIMINAL PENALTY
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Section OC.1701.507 ("ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES") 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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