Texas Agriculture Code 71.152 – Noxious or Invasive Plant Sale, Distribution, or Importation Prohibited
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(a) A person commits an offense if the person sells, distributes, or imports into the state a noxious or invasive plant species included on the department‘s list described under Section 71.151.
(b) An offense under 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 C misdemeanor | up to $500 |
Terms Used In Texas Agriculture Code 71.152
- Department: means the Department of Agriculture. See Texas Agriculture Code 1.003
- 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
(c) A person commits a separate offense for each noxious or invasive plant item or unit sold, distributed, or imported.