1. (a) The following table contains guidelines for the assessment of administrative penalties in disciplinary matters. In determining whether a violation is minor, moderate or major, the board will apply the factors to be considered set forth in §901.552(b) of the Public Accountancy Act. In all cases where the board has determined a violation has occurred, administrative costs will be assessed, regardless of any other sanction imposed by the board.
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2. (b) The amounts specified in subsection (a) of this section are guidelines only. The board retains the right to increase or decrease the amount of an administrative penalty based on the circumstances of each case it considers.

Source Note:The provisions of this §519.9 adopted to be effective June 9, 2004, 29 TexReg 5628.