Texas Health and Safety Code 341.047 – Criminal Penalty
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(a) A person commits an offense if the person:
(1) violates a provision of § 341.031;
(2) violates a provision of § 341.032(a) or (b);
(3) violates a provision of § 341.033(a)-(f);
(4) constructs a drinking water supply system without submitting completed plans and specifications as required by § 341.035(c);
(5) begins construction of a drinking water supply system without the commission’s approval as required by § 341.035(a);
(6) violates a provision of § 341.0351 or 341.0352;
(7) fails to remove a sign as required by § 341.0354; or
(8) violates a provision of § 341.036.
(b) An offense under Subsection (a) 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 Health and Safety Code 341.047
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- 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
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
- Year: means 12 consecutive months. See Texas Government Code 311.005
(c) If it is shown on a trial of the defendant that the defendant has been convicted of an offense under Subsection (a) within a year before the date on which the offense being tried occurred, the subsequent offense under Subsection (a) is a Class B misdemeanor.
(d) Each day of a continuing violation is a separate offense.