Section 248.0545. Violation of Law Relating to Advance Directives

TX Health & Safety Code § 248.0545 (2019) (N/A)
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Sec. 248.0545. VIOLATION OF LAW RELATING TO ADVANCE DIRECTIVES. (a) The department shall assess an administrative penalty against a special care facility that violates Section 166.004.

(b) A penalty assessed under this section shall be $500.

(c) The penalty shall be assessed in accordance with department rules. The rules must provide for notice and an opportunity for a hearing.

Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 450, Sec. 2.06, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.