1. (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.
2. (b) The penalty for a violation may be in an amount not to exceed $10,000.

3. (c) The amount of the penalty shall be based on:

   1. (1) the seriousness of the violation, including the nature, circumstances, extent, and gravity of any prohibited acts;
   2. (2) the history of previous violations;
   3. (3) the amount necessary to deter future violations;
   4. (4) efforts to correct the violation; and
   5. (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.