Texas Parks and Wildlife Code 62.013 – Penalties
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(a) Except as provided by Subsections (b) and (c) of this section, a person who violates a provision of this subchapter commits an offense that is a Class C Parks and Wildlife Code misdemeanor.
(b) A person who violates § 62.003, 62.004, 62.005, 62.0065, 62.011(c), or 350.001 or a rule adopted under § 62.0065 commits an offense that is a Class A Parks and Wildlife Code misdemeanor, unless it is shown at the trial of the defendant for a violation of that section or rule, as appropriate, that the defendant has been convicted one or more times before the trial date of a violation of that section or rule, as appropriate, in which case the offense is a Parks and Wildlife Code state jail felony.
Attorney's Note
Under the Texas Codes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| State jail felony | between 180 days and 2 years | up to $10,000 |
Terms Used In Texas Parks and Wildlife Code 62.013
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- 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
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
(c) In addition to the punishments provided in Subsections (a) and (b), a person who violates § 62.003, 62.004, 62.005, 62.0065, 62.011(c), or 350.001 or a rule adopted under § 62.0065 is punishable by the revocation or suspension under § 12.5015 of hunting and fishing licenses and permits.