Texas Health and Safety Code 481.136 – Offense: Unlawful Transfer or Receipt of Chemical Precursor
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(a) A person commits an offense if the person sells, transfers, furnishes, or receives a chemical precursor subject to § 481.077(a) and the person:
(1) does not comply with § 481.077 or 481.0771;
(2) knowingly makes a false statement in a report or record required by § 481.077 or 481.0771; or
(3) knowingly violates a rule adopted under § 481.077 or 481.0771.
Attorney's Note
Under the Texas Codes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| State jail felony | between 180 days and 2 years | up to $10,000 |
Terms Used In Texas Health and Safety Code 481.136
- 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
- Rule: includes regulation. 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.
(b) An offense under this section is a state jail felony, unless it is shown on the trial of the offense that the defendant has been previously convicted of an offense under this section or § 481.137, in which event the offense is a felony of the third degree.