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Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
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HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE |
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Title 2. HEALTH |
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Subtitle G. LICENSES |
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Chapter 144. RENDERERS |
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Subchapter G. ADMINISTRATIVE AND ENFORCEMENT PROVISIONS; PENALTIES |
Sec. 144.071. INSPECTIONS
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(a) At least once each year and at other times as the department considers necessary, the department shall inspect the place of business of each operating license holder, the vehicles of each renderable raw material hauler, and the construction site of each construction permit holder if construction is continuing.
(b) The department shall inquire into and inspect the premises, equipment, and operations of the license holder or permit holder that relate to matters regulated by this chapter.
(c) The department has free access to the place of business, construction site, or vehicle to conduct the inspection.
(d) A license holder or permit holder who unreasonably fails or refuses to cooperate and assist the department in an inspection violates this chapter, and the failure or refusal constitutes a ground for the suspension or revocation of the license or permit.