Sanitarians Penalties and Sanctions
Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 1953
16 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 119
Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 51
16 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 60
Class A Violations
Penalty Range: $500 up to $2,000
Administrative Violations
| Violation |
Rule/Statute |
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Failed to maintain certificates of completion for approved continuing education courses
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119.27(k)
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Public Notice Violations
| Violation |
Rule/Statute |
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Failed to display Department information as required
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119.70(b)
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Class B Violations
Penalty Range: $1,000 to $3,500 and/or up to one-year full suspension
Unlicensed Activity
| Violation |
Rule/Statute |
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Used the titles “sanitarian” or “sanitarian in training” while registration was expired
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119.26(e)
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Class C Violations
Penalty Range: $2,000 to $5,000 plus one-year probated suspension up to revocation
Unlicensed Activity
| Violation |
Rule/Statute |
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Claimed or used the title “sanitarian” before holding a valid registration
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1953.101
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Standard of Conduct
| Violation |
Rule/Statute |
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Engaged in conduct that was unprofessional, constituted dishonesty, was negligent or considered misconduct in practice
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1953.201(a)(1)
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Previously found guilty of conduct that was unprofessional, constituted dishonesty, was negligent or considered misconduct in practice
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1953.201(a)(2)
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Advertising
| Violation |
Rule/Statute |
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Used false, misleading, or deceptive advertising
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119.70(a)
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Used advertising that is not readily subject to verification
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119.70(a)
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Used advertising that makes a material misrepresentation of fact
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119.70(a)(1)
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Used advertising that omitted a necessary fact
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119.70(a)(1)
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Advertising created an unjustified expectation of results from a service or procedure
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119.70(a)(2)
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Advertising compared services between professionals without factual substantiation
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119.70(a)(3)
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Advertising caused confusion as to credentials, education or registration of a professional
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119.70(a)(4)
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Advertising utilized a professional name, title, or identification expressly or commonly reserved by another profession or professional
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119.70(a)(5)
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Class D Violations
Penalty Range: $5,000 and/or Revocation
| Violation |
Rule/Statute |
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Failed to obtain and show proof of completed continuing education hours for renewal
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1953.106(a)(2); 119.27(a)
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Failed to comply with previous order of Commission/Executive Director
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51.353(a); 119.90
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Engaged in fraud, deceit or false representation in obtaining certificate
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1953.201(b)(1); 60.23(a)(1)
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Cheated on an examination
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1953.201(b)(1); 60.52(a)
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Committed actions that were grossly negligent, incompetent, or considered misconduct in the practice of sanitation
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1953.201(b)(2)
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Failed to pay the Department for a dishonored payment
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60.82; 119.80(b)(7)
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