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(a) A permittee or licensee commits an offense if he employs, authorizes, permits, or induces a person younger than 18 years of age to dance with another person in exchange for a benefit, as defined by Section 1.07, Penal Code, on the premises covered by the permit or license.
(b) An offense under Subsection (a) is a Class A misdemeanor.
(c) In addition to a penalty imposed under Subsection (b), the commission or administrator shall:
(1) suspend for a period of five days the license or permit of a person convicted of a first offense under Subsection (a);
(2) suspend for a period of 60 days the license or permit of a person convicted of a second offense under Subsection (a); and
(3) cancel the license or permit of a person convicted of a third offense under Subsection (a).
(d) This section does not apply to a gift or benefit given for a dance at a wedding, anniversary, or similar event.
(e) A person does not commit an offense under Subsection (a) if the person younger than 18 years of age falsely represents the person's age to be at least 18 years of age by displaying an apparently valid Texas driver's license or an identification card issued by the Department of Public Safety containing a physical description consistent with the person's appearance.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code - ALCO BEV § 106.15. Prohibited Activities by Persons Younger Than 18 - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/alcoholic-beverage-code/alco-bev-sect-106-15/
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