Texas Health and Safety Code 775.118 – Criminal Penalty; Contempt of Fire Investigation
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(a) A person commits an offense if the person is a witness in connection with an investigation by the fire marshal and:
(1) refuses to be sworn;
(2) refuses to appear and testify; or
(3) fails to produce to the fire marshal any document or item relating to an investigation under this subchapter.
(b) An offense under this section is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than $25.
Terms Used In Texas Health and Safety Code 775.118
- 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
- Testify: Answer questions in court.