Sec. 167.105. SEIZURE AND DISPOSAL OF ANIMALS MOVED IN VIOLATION OF QUARANTINE. (a) An inspector who discovers animals that are being or have been moved in violation of a quarantine may request a peace officer to seize the animals and:
(1) impound the animals at the expense of the owner; or
(2) if practicable, return the animals at the expense of the owner to the point of origin.
(b) In addition to other expenses, the owner of the seized animals shall pay the officer a fee of $2 and the cost of feeding, watering, and holding the animals.
Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1448, ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981.
Amended by:
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 324 (H.B. 1807), Sec. 26, eff. September 1, 2013.
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 773 (S.B. 1095), Sec. 26, eff. September 1, 2013.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 6 - Production, Processing, and Sale of Animal Products
Subtitle C - Control of Animal Diseases and Pests
Chapter 167 - Tick Eradication
Section 167.103. Treatment of Animals by Peace Officer on Request of Inspector
Section 167.104. Seizure and Disposal of Animals Running at Large
Section 167.105. Seizure and Disposal of Animals Moved in Violation of Quarantine
Section 167.106. Injunction; Mandamus
Section 167.107. Sale of Animals Treated or Seized by Peace Officer
Section 167.109. Admissibility of Commission Instruments; Identification in Complaint
Section 167.110. Presumption of Existence or Sufficiency of Treatment
Section 167.111. Presumption of Ownership or Care