Sec. 7.251. ACT OF GOD. If a person can establish that an event that would otherwise be a violation of a statute within the commission's jurisdiction or a rule adopted or an order or a permit issued under such a statute was caused solely by an act of God, war, strike, riot, or other catastrophe, the event is not a violation of that statute, rule, order, or permit.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1072, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 2 - Water Administration
Subtitle A - Executive Agencies
Section 7.252. Defenses to Endangerment Offenses
Section 7.253. Defenses Available to Person Responsible for Solid Waste Violations
Section 7.254. Defense to Used Oil Offenses
Section 7.255. Defense Excluded
Section 7.256. Compliance With Federal Occupational Safety and Health Standards