Texas Agriculture Code 71.058 – Penalties
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(a) A person commits an offense if the person wilfully or negligently:
(1) violates a provision of this subchapter; or
(2) fails or refuses to comply with a notice, order, or rule of the department under this subchapter.
(b) An offense under Subsection (a) of this section is a Class C 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 C misdemeanor | up to $500 |
Terms Used In Texas Agriculture Code 71.058
- 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
- Rule: includes regulation. See Texas Government Code 311.005
(c) Each day that a person maintains premises in a condition not in compliance with this subchapter after receiving notice by registered or certified mail under Section 71.046 of this code is a separate offense.
(d) Repealed by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 52, Sec. 1.