Sec. 51.033.  ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY.  (a)  If a child labor investigator determines that a person who employs a child, or individual restricted by Section 51.016(b), has violated this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter, the investigator may assess an administrative penalty against that person as provided by this subchapter.
(b)  The penalty for a violation may be in an amount not to exceed $10,000.
(c)  The amount of the penalty shall be based on:
(1)  the seriousness of the violation, including the nature, circumstances, extent, and gravity of any prohibited acts;
(2)  the history of previous violations;
(3)  the amount necessary to deter future violations;
(4)  efforts to correct the violation; and
(5)  any other matter that justice may require.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 720 (H.B. 2459), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2023.