Texas Labor Code 51.033 – Administrative Penalty
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(a) If a child labor investigator determines that a person who employs a child, or individual restricted by § 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.
Terms Used In Texas Labor Code 51.033
- Justice: when applied to a magistrate, means justice of the peace. See Texas Government Code 312.011
- Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005
- Rule: includes regulation. See Texas Government Code 311.005
(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.