Occupations Code § 507.352

Sec. 507.352. AMOUNT OF PENALTY. (a) The amount of an administrative penalty may not exceed $5,000 for each violation. Each day a violation continues or occurs is a separate violation for purposes of imposing a penalty. (b) The amount of the penalty must be based on: (1) the seriousness of the violation, including: (A) the nature, circumstances, extent, and gravity of any prohibited act; and (B) the hazard or potential hazard created to the health, safety, or economic welfare of the public; (2) the economic harm to property or the environment caused by the violation; (3) the history of previous violations; (4) the amount necessary to deter a future violation; (5) efforts made to correct the violation; and (6) any other matter that justice may require. Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 768 (H.B. 1501), Sec. 1.001, eff. September 1, 2019.