Texas Health and Safety Code 793.002 – Criminal Penalty
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(a) A person commits an offense if:
(1) the person intentionally or knowingly causes a fire exit alarm to fail to sound an alarm; and
(2) the person is not authorized to do so by a person having lawful custody or control of the building or the part of the building in which the fire exit is located.
(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 793.002
- 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