Texas Health and Safety Code 823.009 – Civil Penalty
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(a) A person may not cause, suffer, allow, or permit a violation of this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter.
(b) A person who violates this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter shall be assessed a civil penalty. A civil penalty under this chapter may not be less than $100 or more than $500 for each violation and for each day of a continuing violation. This subsection does not apply at an animal shelter operated by a municipality.
Terms Used In Texas Health and Safety Code 823.009
- 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) If it appears that a person has violated, is violating, or is threatening to violate this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter, the county or municipality in which the violation occurs may institute a civil suit in district court for:
(1) injunctive relief to restrain the person from continuing the violation or threat of violation;
(2) the assessment and recovery of the civil penalty; or
(3) both injunctive relief and the civil penalty.
(d) A bond is not required in an action brought under this section.