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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
(a) In this section, unless the context requires a different definition, “container” also includes drink-dispensing fountain.
(b) Unless the owner of a reusable container bearing a proprietary mark (or one acting with the owner's written permission) agrees, no person may
(1) fill the container for sale or other commercial purpose;
(2) deface, cover up, or remove the proprietary mark from the container; or
(3) refuse to return the container to the owner if he requests its return.
(c) A person's wilful
(1) possession of a full or empty reusable container without the owner's permission is prima facie evidence of his violating a provision of Subsection (b) of this section;
(2) use, purchase, sale, or other disposition of a full or empty reusable container without the owner's permission is prima facie evidence of his violating a provision of Subsection (b) of this section; and
(3) breaking, damaging, or destroying a full or empty reusable container is prima facie evidence of his violating a provision of Subsection (b) of this section.
(d) In an action in which the ownership of a reusable container is in issue, a person's proprietary mark on the container is prima facie evidence that the person or his licensee owns the container.
(e) A person who violates a provision of Subsection (b) of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction is punishable by
(1) a fine of not less than $25 nor more than $50 for each violation concerning a drink-dispensing fountain; or
(2) a fine of not less than $5 nor more than $10 for each violation concerning any other container.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Business and Commerce Code - BUS & COM § 17.29. Misusing Container; Evidence of Misuse and Container's Ownership - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/business-and-commerce-code/bus-com-sect-17-29/
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