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Section 1104.202. Administrative Penalty

TX Occ Code § 1104.202 (2019) (N/A)
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Sec. 1104.202. ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY. (a) In addition to any other disciplinary action under this chapter, the board may impose an administrative penalty against a person who violates this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter.

(b) The amount of the administrative penalty may not exceed $10,000 for each violation. Each day of a continuing violation is a separate violation.

(c) The amount of the penalty shall be based on:

(1) the seriousness of the violation;

(2) the history of previous violations;

(3) the amount necessary to deter a future violation;

(4) efforts made to correct the violation; and

(5) any other matter that justice may require.

(d) Notwithstanding any other law, an administrative penalty collected under this section must be deposited in a restricted fund maintained and operated by the board to develop educational programs for appraisers or to conduct studies that enhance consumer protection.

Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 256 (H.B. 1146), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2011.

Amended by:

Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 107 (S.B. 1516), Sec. 13, eff. September 1, 2017.

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