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Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
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AGRICULTURE CODE |
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Title 2. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE |
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Chapter 13. WEIGHTS AND MEASURES |
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Subchapter H. LICENSED INSPECTORS OF WEIGHING AND MEASURING DEVICES |
Sec. 13.401. LICENSE REQUIREMENT
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(a) A person who has a license issued under this subchapter may:
(1) inspect, test, maintain, and repair:
(A) a weighing or measuring device;
(B) a liquefied petroleum gas meter under Subchapter F; or
(C) a ranch scale under Subchapter G;
(2) return an incorrect weighing or measuring device to service under Section 13.111;
(3) prohibit an incorrect weighing or measuring device from being used until the device is repaired, if the inspector determines that the device can be repaired; and
(4) condemn and prohibit the further use of an incorrect weighing or measuring device that the inspector determines cannot be repaired.
(b) It is a defense to prosecution under Section 13.117 or 13.118 that the licensed inspector is acting under the authority of a license issued under this subchapter.
(c) A person who has a license issued under this subchapter may also inspect or test:
(1) liquefied petroleum gas meters under Subchapter F; or
(2) a ranch scale under Subchapter G.
(d) Unless appointed an inspector under Subchapter C, a person may not perform the functions of an inspector without a license issued under this subchapter.
(e) The department shall issue a license to a person who meets the requirements of this subchapter.
(f) A license holder under this subchapter shall conduct inspecting, testing, prohibiting, or condemning activities in compliance with the rules of the department.
(g) A license holder shall maintain and submit to the department a report and record of all inspecting or testing activities compiled in accordance with the rules of the department.