SECTION 90.8. Administrative Penalties and Sanctions

(a) When the Director finds that the requirements of the Act or these rules are not being met, he or she may assess administrative penalties or impose other sanctions as set forth in subsections (b) - (d) of this section. Nothing herein limits the right, as set forth in the Act, to seek injunctive relief.

(b) For each violation of the Act or rules a penalty of up to $200 per day per violation may be assessed.

(c) For violations that present an imminent threat to health or safety, if not promptly addressed, the Director may suspend or revoke the affected License.

(d) Administrative penalties assessed regarding Migrant Labor Housing Facilities will be addressed exclusively under this section, and not 10 TAC Chapter 2, relating to Enforcement.

Source Note: The provisions of this §90.8 adopted to be effective February 5, 2020, 45 TexReg 751