Sec. 164.083. FAILURE TO TREAT FOR SCABIES. (a) A person commits an offense if the person:
(1) owns, controls, or cares for cattle or sheep infected with scabies or cattle or sheep that have been exposed to scabies infection within six months prior to the date of an order to treat under Section 164.021; and
(2) fails or refuses to treat the sheep or cattle at the time and in the manner provided by the order of the commission.
(b) An offense under this section is a Class B misdemeanor.
(c) A person commits a separate offense for each day of failure or refusal.
Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1426, ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981. Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 836, Sec. 45, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.
Amended by:
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 849 (S.B. 705), Sec. 32, eff. September 1, 2021.
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 849 (S.B. 705), Sec. 33, eff. September 1, 2021.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 6 - Production, Processing, and Sale of Animal Products
Subtitle C - Control of Animal Diseases and Pests
Subchapter E. Remedies and Penalties
Section 164.082. Civil Suits to Recover Penalty for Corporate Offense
Section 164.083. Failure to Treat for Scabies
Section 164.084. Movement of Infected, Exposed, or Quarantined Animals
Section 164.085. Refusal to Permit Entry or Gather Animals for Inspection
Section 164.086. Failure to Disinfect Shearing Plant
Section 164.087. Failure to Properly Disinfect Quarantined Premises
Section 164.088. Importation of Sheep Without Certificate or Permit