Texas Water Code 7.155 – Violation Relating to Discharge or Spill
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(a) A person commits an offense if the person:
(1) operates, is in charge of, or is responsible for a facility or vessel that causes a discharge or spill as defined by § 26.263 and does not report the spill or discharge on discovery; or
(2) knowingly falsifies a record or report concerning the prevention or cleanup of a discharge or spill.
(b) An offense under Subsection (a)(1) is a Class A 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 A misdemeanor | up to 1 year | up to $4,000 |
Terms Used In Texas Water Code 7.155
- Discovery: Lawyers' examination, before trial, of facts and documents in possession of the opponents to help the lawyers prepare for trial.
- 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) An offense under Subsection (a)(2) is a felony of the third degree.