Sec. 167.139. MOVEMENT OF COMMODITIES FROM QUARANTINED AREA. (a) A person commits an offense if the person moves a commodity capable of carrying ticks from a quarantined area in violation of a quarantine established or a commission rule adopted under Section 167.032 of this code.
(b) An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor unless it is shown on the trial of the offense that the defendant has been previously convicted under this section, in which event the offense is a Class B misdemeanor.
Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1453, ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981. Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 836, Sec. 64, eff. Sept. 1, 1989; Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 548, Sec. 29, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
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 167.131. Refusal of Inspection
Section 167.132. Movement of Animals in Violation of Quarantine
Section 167.133. Movement of Animals or Commodities Into Texas From Quarantined Area
Section 167.134. Movement of Animals in Violation of Permit or Certificate
Section 167.135. Failure to Possess or Exhibit Permit or Certificate
Section 167.136. Failure to Make Statement of Possession and Destination; Making False Statement
Section 167.137. Failure to Disinfect Conveyance
Section 167.138. Use of Sand as Bedding
Section 167.139. Movement of Commodities From Quarantined Area
Section 167.140. Improper Handling and Removal of Animal Refuse or Dead or Injured Animals
Section 167.141. Failure to Treat Animals
Section 167.142. Destruction of Public Treatment Facilities
Section 167.143. Failure to Provide Tick-Free Stockyard Facilities