Texas Water Code 7.156 – Violation Relating to Underground Storage Tank
(a) A person or business entity commits an offense if:
(1) the person or business entity engages in the installation, repair, or removal of an underground storage tank and the person or business entity:
(A) does not hold a registration under § 26.452; and
(B) is not under the substantial control of a person or business entity who holds a registration under § 26.452;
(2) the person or business entity:
(A) authorizes or allows the installation, repair, or removal of an underground storage tank to be conducted by a person or business entity who does not hold a registration under § 26.452; or
(B) authorizes or allows the installation, repair, or removal of an underground storage tank to be performed or supervised by a person or business entity who does not hold a license under § 26.456; or
(3) the conduct of the person or business entity makes the person or business entity responsible for a violation of Subchapter K, Chapter 26, or of a rule adopted or order issued under that subchapter.
(b) A person commits an offense if the person performs or supervises the installation, repair, or removal of an underground storage tank unless:
(1) the person holds a license under § 26.456; or
(2) another person who holds a license under § 26.456 is substantially responsible for the performance or supervision of the installation, repair, or removal.
Attorney's Note
Under the Texas Codes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class A misdemeanor | up to 1 year | up to $4,000 |
Terms Used In Texas Water Code 7.156
- Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005
- Rule: includes regulation. See Texas Government Code 311.005
(c) A person commits an offense if the person is an owner or operator of an underground storage tank regulated under Chapter 26 into which any regulated substance is delivered unless the underground storage tank has been issued a valid, current underground storage tank registration and certificate of compliance under § 26.346.
(d) An offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor.