Texas Occupations Code 2153.355 – Criminal Offense; General Violations
(a) A person commits an offense if the person:
(1) exhibits or displays a coin-operated machine in this state for which outstanding tax is due;
(2) falsifies, fails to maintain, or refuses or fails to make available to the comptroller or an authorized representative of the comptroller, on request, records of coin-operated machines that the person is required to maintain;
(3) uses an artful device or deceptive practice in this state to conceal a violation of this chapter;
(4) misleads the comptroller or an authorized representative of the comptroller in connection with the enforcement of this chapter;
(5) breaks a seal attached by the comptroller or an authorized representative of the comptroller under Section 2153.352 without the comptroller’s approval;
(6) exhibits or displays a coin-operated machine that has a broken seal without the comptroller’s approval;
(7) removes a coin-operated machine from the location where the comptroller affixed a seal to the machine; or
(8) violates this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter.
(b) An offense under 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 Occupations Code 2153.355
- 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
- Rule: includes regulation. See Texas Government Code 311.005