§ 431.054 Administrative Penalty

§ 431.054. Administrative Penalty

    (a) The commissioner may assess an administrative penalty against a person who violates Subchapter B [FN1] or an order adopted or registration issued under this chapter.

    (b) In determining the amount of the penalty, the commissioner shall consider:

        (1) the person's previous violations;

        (2) the seriousness of the violation;

        (3) any hazard to the health and safety of the public;

        (4) the person's demonstrated good faith; and

        (5) such other matters as justice may require.

    (c) The penalty may not exceed $25,000 a day for each violation.

    (d) Each day a violation continues may be considered a separate violation.

    [FN1] V.T.C.A., Health & Safety Code § 431.021 et seq.