Texas Agriculture Code 150.003 – Criminal Penalty
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(a) A person commits an offense if the person knowingly violates Section 150.002 of this code.
(b) A first offense under this section is punishable by a fine of not less than $25 nor more than $200. A subsequent offense under this section is punishable by a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500, confinement in the county jail for not less than 30 days nor more than 90 days, or both.
Terms Used In Texas Agriculture Code 150.003
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Department: means the Department of Agriculture. See Texas Agriculture Code 1.003
- Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005
- sworn: includes affirm or affirmed. See Texas Government Code 312.011
(c) The Texas Department of Health shall enforce Section 150.002 of this code and shall file a sworn complaint against any person who violates that section.