§ 488.001 Definitions
§ 488.002 Nonapplicability
§ 488.003 Distribution to Minors Prohibited; Prerequisite to Sale
§ 488.004 Violation; Civil Penalty
§ 488.005 Prohibited Local Regulation

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Terms Used In Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 488 - Over-the-Counter Sales of Dextromethorphan

  • Dextromethorphan: means any compound, mixture, or preparation containing any detectable amount of that substance, including its salts, optical isomers, and salts of optical isomers. See Texas Health and Safety Code 488.001
  • Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Rule: includes regulation. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Sale: includes a conveyance, exchange, barter, or trade. See Texas Health and Safety Code 488.001