Sec. 152.018. NOTICE TO SPECIFIC LANDOWNER

(a) The notice required by Section 152.017 of this code shall inform the landowner of:

(1) the facts found to exist;

(2) his responsibilities for the control measures;

(3) the control technique recommended;

(4) the law under which control must be accomplished; and

(5) the authority of the service in the event the landowner takes no action toward controlling the pest.

(b) The notice may be given by:

(1) personal service on the landowner or on the person having control of the forest land;

(2) registered or certified mail directed to the landowner or person having control of the forest land at his last known address; or

(3) if the person or his address is unknown, publication in one issue of a newspaper of general circulation in the county in which the land is located.

(c) A published notice under Subsection (b) of this section shall include the information specified in Subsection (a) of this section, state the name of the owner, if known, and briefly describe the land to which the notice applies.

(d) No other notice is necessary under the provisions of this chapter.

Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 2649, ch. 871, art. I, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977.