Texas Agriculture Code 164.084 – Movement of Infected, Exposed, or Quarantined Animals
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(a) A person commits an offense if the person:
(1) moves cattle or sheep in violation of Section 164.044(a) of this code; or
(2) moves or permits to be moved along or across a public highway or railroad, or on or across the land or premises of another person, cattle or sheep that are infected with scabies, exposed to scabies, or quarantined for scabies.
(b) An offense under this section is a Class B misdemeanor.
Attorney's Note
Under the Texas Codes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class B misdemeanor | up to 180 days | up to $2,000 |
Terms Used In Texas Agriculture Code 164.084
- 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
- Venue: The geographical location in which a case is tried.
(c) A person commits a separate offense under Subsection (a)(2) of this section for each highway, railroad, or person’s land or premises along, across, or onto which the person moves the cattle or sheep.
(d) Venue for prosecution of an offense under Subsection (a)(2) of this section is in any county into which or through which the cattle or sheep are moved.