Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
OCCUPATIONS CODE |
Title 14. REGULATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRANSPORTATION |
Subtitle B. REGULATIONS RELATED TO VESSELS |
Chapter 2352. BOAT MANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS, AND DEALERS |
Subchapter D. ENFORCEMENT PROVISIONS |
Sec. 2352.204. CIVIL PENALTY
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(a) A manufacturer or distributor who violates this chapter is liable to this state for a civil penalty. The amount of the penalty may not exceed $500 for each violation.
(b) Each sale of a new boat or boat motor by a manufacturer or distributor in violation of Section 2352.051 is a separate violation.
(c) The attorney general may sue to collect a civil penalty under this section. The attorney general may recover, on behalf of the state, the reasonable expenses incurred in obtaining the penalty, including investigation and court costs, reasonable attorney's fees, witness fees, and other expenses.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1148 , Sec. 12, eff. September 1, 2011.