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Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
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HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE |
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Title 6. FOOD, DRUGS, ALCOHOL, AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES |
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Subtitle A. FOOD AND DRUG HEALTH REGULATIONS |
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Chapter 436. AQUATIC LIFE |
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Subchapter C. ENFORCEMENT |
Sec. 436.029. REMOVAL ORDER FOR DETAINED OR EMBARGOED ARTICLE
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(a) The director or authorized agent may order the claimant or the claimant's agent to move a detained or embargoed article to a secure place to prevent the unauthorized disposal or removal of the article.
(b) If the claimant fails to carry out the order, the director or the authorized agent may move the article.
(c) If the director or the authorized agent moves the article, the director shall assess the cost of removal against the claimant.
(d) The director may request the attorney general to bring an action in the district court in Travis County to recover the costs of removal. In a judgment in favor of the state, the court may award costs, attorney fees, and interest from the date the expense was incurred until the date the department is reimbursed.