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Texas Health and Safety Code - HEALTH & SAFETY § 81.067. Concealing, Removing, or Disposing of an Infected or Contaminated Animal, Object, Vehicle, Watercraft, or Aircraft;  Criminal Penalty

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(a) A person commits an offense if the person knowingly conceals, removes, or disposes of an infected or contaminated animal, object, vehicle, watercraft, or aircraft that is the subject of an investigation under this chapter by the department, a health authority, or a peace officer.

(b) An offense under this Section is a Class B misdemeanor.

Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Health and Safety Code - HEALTH & SAFETY § 81.067. Concealing, Removing, or Disposing of an Infected or Contaminated Animal, Object, Vehicle, Watercraft, or Aircraft;  Criminal Penalty - last updated April 14, 2021 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/health-and-safety-code/health-safety-sect-81-067/


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