Texas Occupations Code 2310.209 – Criminal Offenses
(a) A person commits an offense if the person knowingly violates § 2310.201, 2310.2012, 2310.2013, 2310.2014, or 2310.2015 or a rule adopted by the commission to enforce or implement those sections.
(b) A person commits an offense if the person knowingly:
(1) refuses to permit an authorized person to test any motor fuel sold or held for sale in this state;
(2) refuses to permit inspection of any document required to be kept or delivered by this subchapter on request of a person authorized to inspect the documents under § 2310.2013 or 2310.2014; or
(3) mutilates, destroys, secretes, forges, or falsifies any document, record, report, or sign required to be delivered, kept, filed, or posted by this subchapter or any rule adopted by the commission to enforce this subchapter.
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 Occupations Code 2310.209
- 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
- Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government.
- Rule: includes regulation. See Texas Government Code 311.005
(c) An offense under Subsection (a) is a Class C misdemeanor.
(d) An offense under Subsection (b) is a Class B misdemeanor.
(e) The department or executive director may request the appropriate prosecuting attorney to prosecute a violation of this chapter.