(a) The comptroller or an authorized representative of the comptroller may seal a coin-operated machine in a manner that prevents the full operation of the machine if:
(1) the license or registration certificate of the person exhibiting or displaying the machine is suspended or revoked;
(2) the owner fails to pay a tax on the machine; or
(3) the machine is not registered with the comptroller under this chapter.
(b) The comptroller shall charge a $50 fee to release a coin-operated machine sealed under this section. The fee shall be paid to the comptroller.

Terms Used In Texas Occupations Code 2153.352

  • Comptroller: means the state comptroller of public accounts. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • 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