1. (a) A certificate holder must report to the commission, any conviction, other than a minor traffic offense (Class C misdemeanor) under the laws of this state, another state, the United States, or foreign country, within 14 days of the conviction date.
2. (b) A fire department or local government entity shall report to the commission, any conviction of a certificate holder other than a minor traffic offense (class C misdemeanor) under the laws of this state, another state, the United States, or foreign country, that it has knowledge of, within 14 days of the conviction date.
3. (c) A certificate holder is subject to suspension, revocation or denial of any or all certifications for violation of the requirements of subsection (a) of this section. Each day may be considered a separate offense.
4. (d) A fire department or government entity regulated by the commission violating subsection (b) of this section may be subject to administrative penalties of up to $500. Each day may be considered a separate offense.
5. (e) Notification may be made by mail, e-mail, or in person to the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) Austin office. TCFP Form #0014 shall be used.

Source Note:The provisions of this §403.15 adopted to be effective May 23, 1999, 24 TexReg 3860; amended to be effective July 23, 2007, 32 TexReg 4550; amended to be effective December 18, 2012, 37 TexReg 9782.