Sec. 71.058. PENALTIES. (a) A person commits an offense if the person wilfully or negligently:
(1) violates a provision of this subchapter; or
(2) fails or refuses to comply with a notice, order, or rule of the department under this subchapter.
(b) An offense under Subsection (a) of this section is a Class C misdemeanor.
(c) Each day that a person maintains premises in a condition not in compliance with this subchapter after receiving notice by registered or certified mail under Section 71.046 of this code is a separate offense.
(d) Repealed by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 52, Sec. 1.
Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1159, ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981. Amended by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 230, Sec. 56, eff. Sept. 1, 1989; Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 52, Sec. 14(1), eff. May 7, 2001.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 5 - Production, Processing, and Sale of Horticultural Products
Subtitle B - Horticultural Diseases and Pests
Subchapter B. Inspection of Nursery Products and Florist Items
Section 71.042. Duty of Department; Rules
Section 71.043. Annual Registration
Section 71.046. Treatment or Destruction of Diseased or Infested Plants or Premises
Section 71.047. Expense of Treatment
Section 71.048. Appeal of Notice or Order
Section 71.049. Enforcement of Notice or Order
Section 71.050. Certificate to Accompany Shipment
Section 71.051. Importation Certificates
Section 71.053. Inspection of Shipments
Section 71.054. Protection of Carriers From Liability; Reporting of Unlawful Shipments
Section 71.055. Revocation of Certificate
Section 71.056. Inspection Fees
Section 71.057. Nursery Dealers and Agents; Annual Registration