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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) An employer commits an offense if the employer:
(1) violates Section 143.002;
(2) refuses to allow the board or its representative to enter the employer's place of business to conduct an investigation authorized by this chapter;
(3) refuses to permit the board or its representative to inspect or copy the employer's records or other documents related to the enforcement of this chapter;
(4) makes an oral statement that the employer is required by the commissioner to make and the statement made is false; or
(5) otherwise violates this chapter or any provision of the employer's permit.
(b) A person commits an offense if the person violates a rule adopted by the board.
(c) An offense under this section is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $25 or more than $200, imprisonment for not less than 30 days or more than 60 days, or both.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Health and Safety Code - HEALTH & SAFETY § 143.015. Criminal Penalty - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/health-and-safety-code/health-safety-sect-143-015/
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