Texas Agriculture Code 62.011 – Penalties
(a) A person commits an offense if the person:
(1) sells or offers for sale in this state seed or plants with labeling or packaging accompanying the seed or plants using the terms “from officially inspected fields,” “state inspected,” “approved seed,” “approved plants,” “approved sods,” “approved trees,” “inspected fields,” “foundation seed,” “certified plants,” or terms having the same meaning, unless the seed or plants have been certified as Foundation, Registered, or Certified seed or plants;
(2) represents himself or herself to be a registered plant breeder or licensed producer of Foundation, Registered, or Certified seed or plants unless he or she has been registered or licensed under this chapter;
(3) sells or offers for sale in this state Foundation, Registered, or Certified seed or plants that are not in compliance with this chapter or with the rules adopted under this chapter;
(4) sells or offers for sale seed or plants represented to be certified in explicit oral or written statements or by misleading oral or written statements if the seed or plants have not been certified or have not been certified as being of the class of which they are represented;
(5) violates Section 62.007(c) of this code; or
(6) violates Section 62.009(c), (d), or (e) of this code.
(b) An offense under Subsection (a)(1), (a)(2), (a)(5), or (a)(6) of this section is a Class C 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 B misdemeanor | up to 180 days | up to $2,000 |
| Class C misdemeanor | up to $500 |
Terms Used In Texas Agriculture Code 62.011
- 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
- Written: includes any representation of words, letters, symbols, or figures. See Texas Government Code 311.005
(c) An offense under Subsection (a)(3) or (a)(4) of this section is a Class B misdemeanor.