Section 651.552 - Amount of Penalty(a) The amount of the administrative penalty shall be not less than $100 or more than $5,000 for each violation.(b) In determining the amount of the penalty, the commission shall base its decision on: (1) the seriousness of the violation;(2) the threat the violation poses to health and safety;(3) the history of previous violations;(4) the amount necessary to deter a future violation;(5) efforts made to correct the violation;(6) the guidelines adopted under Section 651.5515; and(7) any other matter that justice requires.Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 682, Sec. 1.30, eff. 9/1/2001. Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1999.