Texas Agriculture Code 134.023 – Penalties
Current as of: 2024 | Check for updates
|
Other versions
(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), (c), or (d) of this section, a person who violates any provision of this chapter or rule adopted under this chapter commits an offense that is a Class C misdemeanor.
(b) A person who violates § 134.020 commits an offense that is a Class B misdemeanor.
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 |
| Class B misdemeanor | up to 180 days | up to $2,000 |
| Class C misdemeanor | up to $500 |
Terms Used In Texas Agriculture Code 134.023
- 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 who violates § 134.022(b) of this code by taking cultured species of a value of $200 or more but less than $750 commits an offense that is a Class A misdemeanor.
(d) A person who violates § 134.022(b) of this code by taking cultured species of a value of $750 or more commits an offense that is a felony of the third degree.