Texas Health and Safety Code 161.009 – Penalties for Disclosure of Information
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(a) A person commits an offense if the person:
(1) negligently releases or discloses immunization registry information in violation of § 161.007, 161.0071, 161.0073, or 161.008;
(2) fails to exclude an individual’s immunization information in violation of § 161.0071;
(3) fails to remove a person’s immunization information in violation of § 161.00705, 161.00706, or 161.00735; or
(4) negligently uses information in the immunization registry to solicit new patients or clients or for other purposes that are not associated with immunization or quality-of-care purposes, unless authorized under this section.
(b) An offense under this section is a Class A 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 A misdemeanor | up to 1 year | up to $4,000 |
Terms Used In Texas Health and Safety Code 161.009
- 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