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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
(a) A person commits an offense if the person:
(1) moves animals or, as owner, part owner, or caretaker, permits animals to be moved into this state in violation of Section 167.026(a); or
(2) moves animals or commodities into this state in violation of Section 167.026(b) or (c).
(b) An offense under Subsection (a)(1) is a Class C misdemeanor for each animal moved or permitted to be moved unless it is shown on the trial of the offense that the defendant has been previously convicted under this section, in which event the offense is a Class B misdemeanor.
(c) An offense under Subsection (a)(2) of this section is a Class C misdemeanor unless it is shown on the trial of the offense that the defendant has been previously convicted under this section, in which event the offense is a Class B misdemeanor. A person commits a separate offense under that subsection for the movement of each animal, each animal product, or each shipment of another commodity.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Agriculture Code - AGRIC § 167.133. Movement of Animals or Commodities Into Texas from Quarantined Area - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/agriculture-code/agric-sect-167-133/
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