Tex. Health & Safety Code § 773.065

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.

Section 773.065 - Administrative Penalty

(a) The department may assess an administrative penalty against an emergency medical services provider or a course coordinator who violates this chapter or a rule adopted or an order issued under this chapter.

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

(1) the emergency medical services provider's or course coordinator's previous violations;

(2) the seriousness of the violation;

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

(4) the emergency medical services provider's or course coordinator's demonstrated good faith; and

(5) any other matter as justice may require.

(c) The penalty may not exceed $7,500 for each violation. The executive commissioner by rule shall establish gradations of penalties in accordance with the relative seriousness of the violation.

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

Tex. Health and Safety Code § 773.065

Amended by Acts 2015, Texas Acts of the 84th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 1,Sec. 3.1546, eff. 4/2/2015.

Amended By Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 198, Sec. 2.84(i), eff. 9/1/2003.

Amended By Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 435, Sec. 5, eff. 9/1/1997

Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 915, Sec. 16, eff. 8/28/1995

Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 605, Sec. 7, eff. 9/1/1991.