Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
OCCUPATIONS CODE |
Title 12. PRACTICES AND TRADES RELATED TO WATER, HEALTH, AND SAFETY |
Subtitle B. PRACTICES RELATED TO HEALTH AND SAFETY |
Chapter 1955. LEAD-BASED PAINT ABATEMENT |
Subchapter C. PENALTIES AND ENFORCEMENT PROVISIONS |
Sec. 1955.105. CRIMINAL PENALTY
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(a) A person commits an offense if:
(1) the person knowingly violates this chapter or a rule adopted or certification issued under this chapter; and
(2) the violation endangers the public health and safety.
(b) An offense under this section is a misdemeanor punishable by:
(1) a fine not to exceed $10,000;
(2) confinement for a term not to exceed six months; or
(3) both the fine and the confinement.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 4, eff. June 1, 2003.