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 |
119.27(k) |
Public Notice Violations
| Violation | Rule/Statute |
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Failed to display Department information as required |
119.70(b) |
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 |
119.26(e) |
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 |
1953.101 |
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 |
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 |
1953.201(a)(2) |
Advertising
| Violation | Rule/Statute |
|---|---|
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Used false, misleading, or deceptive advertising |
119.70(a) |
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Used advertising that is not readily subject to verification |
119.70(a) |
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Used advertising that makes a material misrepresentation of fact |
119.70(a)(1) |
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Used advertising that omitted a necessary fact |
119.70(a)(1) |
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Advertising created an unjustified expectation of results from a service or procedure |
119.70(a)(2) |
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Advertising compared services between professionals without factual substantiation |
119.70(a)(3) |
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Advertising caused confusion as to credentials, education or registration of a professional |
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 |
119.70(a)(5) |
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 |
1953.106(a)(2); 119.27(a) |
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Failed to comply with previous order of Commission/Executive Director |
51.353(a); 119.90 |
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Engaged in fraud, deceit or false representation in obtaining certificate |
1953.201(b)(1); 60.23(a)(1) |
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Cheated on an examination |
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 |
1953.201(b)(2) |
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Failed to pay the Department for a dishonored payment |
60.82; 119.80(b)(7) |