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Texas Agriculture Code - AGRIC § 167.105. Seizure and Disposal of Animals Moved in Violation of Quarantine

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) An inspector who discovers animals that are being or have been moved in violation of a quarantine may request a peace officer to seize the animals and:

(1) impound the animals at the expense of the owner;  or

(2) if practicable, return the animals at the expense of the owner to the point of origin.

(b) In addition to other expenses, the owner of the seized animals shall pay the officer a fee of $2 and the cost of feeding, watering, and holding the animals.

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