Sec. 2153.352. SEALING OF MACHINES. (a) The comptroller or an authorized representative of the comptroller may seal a coin-operated machine in a manner that prevents the full operation of the machine if:
(1) the license or registration certificate of the person exhibiting or displaying the machine is suspended or revoked;
(2) the owner fails to pay a tax on the machine; or
(3) the machine is not registered with the comptroller under this chapter.
(b) The comptroller shall charge a $50 fee to release a coin-operated machine sealed under this section. The fee shall be paid to the comptroller.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 13 - Sports, Amusements, and Entertainment
Subtitle D - Other Amusements and Entertainment
Chapter 2153 - Coin-Operated Machines
Subchapter H. Penalties and Enforcement Provisions
Section 2153.351. Consent to Entry
Section 2153.352. Sealing of Machines
Section 2153.354. Civil Penalty
Section 2153.355. Criminal Offense; General Violations
Section 2153.356. Criminal Offense; Operating Without a License or Registration Certificate
Section 2153.357. Criminal Offense; Obtaining a License by Fraud
Section 2153.358. Criminal Offense; Failure to Report or Provide Information
Section 2153.359. Criminal Offense; Prohibited Transactions
Section 2153.360. Criminal Offense; Removal of Tax Permit
Section 2153.361. Criminal Offense; Sealed Machines
Section 2153.362. Criminal Offense; Disclosure of Confidential Information