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Revenue Object 3057 – Motor Carrier Act Penalties – Administrative Penalty -- Violations of Motor Carrier Registration
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Revenue Type: Cash — Transportation
Origin Date: 1929 by the 41st Leg.
Issue Date:
Revised Date: 2020-03-25

Description


The department may impose an administrative penalty against motor carriers up to $5,000 for violation of Chapter 643. The penalty can be up to $15,000 if the department finds that a person knowingly committed a violation. The penalty can increase to $30,000 for multiple violations.



Due Date


At time of conviction.



Notes


Previously deposited to GR Account 0582 -- Motor Carrier Act Enforcement Federal.

Amended by S.B. 595, 70th Leg., R.S.

Amended by S.B. 1313, 73rd Leg., R.S.

Transferred from the Railroad Commission of Texas, Agency 455 by S.B. 3, 74th Leg., R.S.

Transferred from the Texas Department of Transportation (Agency 601) by H.B. 3097, 81st Leg., R.S.



USAS Values


Appropriation Year 26
USAS Title MOTOR CARRIER ACT PENALTIES
Receipt Category 01 – Transportation
Receipt Type 25 – Violations, Fines and Penalties
Object Group 30 – Revenues
USAS Status A
Rev/Exp Category 01 – LICENSES, FEES, FINES, AND PENALTIES



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