1. (a) Basis. The Texas Department of Health (department) may, after providing opportunity for a hearing, refuse an application for a permit or may revoke or suspend a permit for violations of the requirements of §229.372 of this title (relating to Permitting Fees and Procedures) and §229.373 of this title (relating to Minimum Standards for Permitting and Operation), or for interference with department personnel in the performance of their duties under these sections.
2. (b) Hearings. Any hearings for the refusal, revocation, or suspension of a permit shall be governed by the department's formal hearing procedures under Chapter 1 of this title (relating to Board of Health).
3. (c) Reinstatement. A former permit holder may apply for reinstatement of a suspended permit by demonstrating that corrections and controls have been implemented to prevent recurrence of objectionable conditions. The department may, after a formal hearing as provided in subsection (b) of this section, require employees of an establishment to successfully complete a department accredited training course on food safety principles prior to the reinstatement of the permit.
4. (d) Administrative penalties. Administrative penalties, as provided in the Health and Safety Code, §431.054 and §431.056, and in §229.261 of this title (relating to Administrative or Civil Penalties), may be assessed for violation of these sections.

Source Note:The provisions of this §229.374 adopted to be effective May 20, 1994, 19 TexReg 3488.