Texas Natural Resources Code

§ 211.033 — ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY

NR § 211.033Title 11. MISCELLANEOUS USES OF NATURAL RESOURCES · Ch. 211. HAZARDOUS LIQUID SALT DOME STORAGE FACILITIES · Art. C. ENFORCEMENT

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(a)The commission may impose an administrative penalty against a person who:

(1)violates this chapter or a rule adopted or order or permit issued under this chapter;

(2)intentionally or knowingly destroys or damages or attempts to destroy or damage a hazardous liquid salt dome storage facility; or

(3)intentionally or knowingly disables a safety device in a hazardous liquid salt dome storage facility, except to facilitate a repair; maintain, repair, or test the device; or conduct an activity reasonably necessary for the safe operation of the facility.

(b)The penalty may be in an amount not to exceed $25,000. Each day a violation occurs or continues constitutes a separate violation for the purpose of this section.

(c)In determining the amount of the penalty, the commission shall consider:

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Legislative history

Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 949, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1994. Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.95(49), (53), (59), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.