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SENT b SYM A DT reference NN to TO the DT weight NN of IN a DT commodity NN in IN this DT chapter NN is VBZ a DT reference NN to TO the DT net JJ weight NN of IN the DT commodity NN . SENT Acts NNS 1981 CD , , 67 CD th NN Leg NN . SENT , , p NN . SENT 1022 CD , , ch NN . SENT 388 CD , , 1 CD , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 1981 CD . SENT 13 CD . SENT 002 CD . SENT ENFORCEMENT NN OF IN CHAPTER NN . SENT a DT The NP department NN shall MD enforce VV the DT provisions NNS of IN this DT chapter NN and CC shall MD supervise VV all DT weights NNS and CC measures NNS sold VVN or CC offered VVN for IN sale NN in IN this DT state NN . SENT The DT department NN may MD purchase VV apparatus NN as IN necessary JJ for IN the DT administration NN of IN this DT chapter NN . SENT b SYM The DT department NN shall MD , , to TO the DT extent NN practical JJ and CC cost VV effective JJ , , allow VV another DT state NN agency NN by IN interagency NN contract NN to TO execute VV the DT department's JJ responsibilities NNS under IN Subsection NN a DT . SENT The DT contract NN may MD cover VV the DT whole JJ state NN or CC only RB a DT specified JJ region NN . SENT Acts NNS 1981 CD , , 67 CD th NN Leg NN . SENT , , p NN . SENT 1023 CD , , ch NN . SENT 388 CD , , 1 CD , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 1981 CD . SENT Amended VVN by IN Acts NNS 1995 CD , , 74 CD th NN Leg NN . SENT , , ch NN . SENT 419 CD , , 4 CD . SENT 01 CD , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 1995 CD . SENT 13 CD . SENT 004 CD . SENT EXPENSES NNS . SENT The DT commissioner NN and CC chief JJ deputy NN of IN weights NNS and CC measures NNS are VBP entitled VVN to TO reimbursement NN for IN actual JJ expenses NNS while IN traveling VVG on IN state NN business NN . SENT Acts NNS 1981 CD , , 67 CD th NN Leg NN . SENT , , p NN . SENT 1023 CD , , ch NN . SENT 388 CD , , 1 CD , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 1981 CD . SENT 13 CD . SENT 007 CD . SENT CIVIL JJ PENALTY NN . SENT INJUNCTION NN . SENT a DT A NP person NN who WP violates VVZ this DT chapter NN or CC a DT rule NN adopted VVN under IN this DT chapter NN is VBZ liable JJ to TO the DT state NN for IN a DT civil JJ penalty NN not RB to TO exceed VV 500 CD for IN each DT violation NN . SENT Each DT day NN a DT violation NN continues VVZ may MD be VB considered VVN a DT separate JJ violation NN for IN purposes NNS of IN a DT civil JJ penalty NN assessment NN . SENT b SYM On IN request NN of IN the DT department NN , , the DT attorney NN general NN or CC the DT county NN attorney NN or CC district NN attorney NN of IN the DT county NN in IN which WDT the DT violation NN is VBZ alleged VVN to TO have VH occurred VVN shall MD file VV suit NN to TO collect VV the DT penalty NN . SENT c SYM A DT civil JJ penalty NN collected VVN under IN this DT section NN shall MD be VB deposited VVN in IN the DT state NN treasury NN to TO the DT credit NN of IN the DT General NP Revenue NP Fund NP . SENT All DT civil JJ penalties NNS recovered VVN in IN suits NNS first RB instituted VVN by IN a DT local JJ government NN or CC governments NNS under IN this DT section NN shall MD be VB equally RB divided VVN between IN the DT State NP of IN Texas NP and CC the DT local JJ government NN or CC governments NNS with IN 50 CD percent NN of IN the DT recovery NN to TO be VB paid VVN to TO the DT General NP Revenue NP Fund NP and CC the DT other JJ 50 CD percent NN equally RB to TO the DT local JJ government NN or CC governments NNS first RB instituting VVG the DT suit NN . SENT d SYM The DT department NN is VBZ entitled VVN to TO appropriate JJ injunctive JJ relief NN to TO prevent VV or CC abate VV a DT violation NN of IN this DT chapter NN or CC a DT rule NN adopted VVN under IN this DT chapter NN . SENT On IN request NN of IN the DT department NN , , the DT attorney NN general NN or CC the DT county NN or CC district NN attorney NN of IN the DT county NN in IN which WDT the DT alleged JJ violation NN is VBZ threatened VVN or CC is VBZ occurring VVG shall MD file VV suit NN for IN the DT injunctive JJ relief NN . SENT Venue NN is VBZ in IN the DT county NN in IN which WDT the DT alleged JJ violation NN is VBZ threatened VVN or CC is VBZ occurring VVG . SENT Added VVN by IN Acts NNS 1989 CD , , 71 CD st NP Leg NN . SENT , , ch NN . SENT 230 CD , , 19 CD , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 1989 CD . SENT SUBCHAPTER NN B NN . SENT STANDARD JJ WEIGHTS NNS AND CC MEASURES VVZ 13 CD . SENT 021 CD . SENT LEGAL JJ STANDARDS NNS . SENT a DT The DT legal JJ standard NN of IN weights NNS and CC measures NNS in IN this DT state NN is VBZ the DT standard NN of IN weights NNS and CC measures NNS adopted VVN and CC used VVN by IN the DT government NN of IN the DT United NP States NPS . SENT If IN the DT United NP States NPS does VVZ not RB provide VV a DT standard NN of IN weight NN or CC measure NN for IN a DT commodity NN , , the DT standard NN for IN that DT commodity NN is VBZ that IN established VVN by IN this DT subchapter NN . SENT b SYM The DT department NN may MD adopt VV rules NNS for IN the DT purpose NN of IN administering VVG this DT subchapter NN and CC bringing VVG about IN uniformity NN between IN the DT standards NNS established VVN under IN this DT subchapter NN and CC the DT standards NNS established VVN by IN federal JJ law NN . SENT A DT person NN who WP violates VVZ a DT rule NN adopted VVN under IN this DT subsection NN commits VVZ an DT offense NN . SENT c SYM Except IN as RB otherwise RB provided VVN by IN an DT express JJ contract NN , , a DT contract NN for IN work NN or CC sales NNS by IN weight NN or CC measure NN shall MD be VB construed VVN in IN accordance NN with IN the DT standards NNS of IN this DT subchapter NN . SENT d SYM The DT standards NNS of IN this DT subchapter NN shall MD be VB the DT guide NN for IN making VVG any DT adjustment NN of IN weights NNS or CC measures NNS under IN the DT law NN of IN this DT state NN . SENT Acts NNS 1981 CD , , 67 CD th NN Leg NN . SENT , , p NN . SENT 1023 CD , , ch NN . SENT 388 CD , , 1 CD , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 1981 CD . SENT 13 CD . SENT 022 CD . SENT STANDARD NN FOR IN LENGTH NN AND CC SURFACE NN . SENT a DT The DT standard JJ unit NN of IN length NN and CC surface NN is VBZ the DT yard NN . SENT The DT yard NN is VBZ divided VVN into IN three CD equal JJ parts NNS called VVD feet NNS . SENT Each DT foot NN is VBZ divided VVN into IN 12 CD parts NNS called VVD inches NNS . SENT All DT measures NNS of IN extension NN , , including VVG lineal JJ , , superficial JJ , , and CC solid JJ measures NNS , , shall MD be VB derived VVN and CC ascertained VVN from IN the DT yard NN . SENT b SYM For IN measure NN of IN a DT commodity NN commonly RB sold VVN by IN the DT yard NN , , including VVG cloth NN , , the DT yard NN may MD be VB divided VVN into IN halves NNS , , quarters NNS , , eighths NNS , , and CC sixteenths NNS . SENT c SYM The DT rod NN , , pole NN , , or CC perch NN contains VVZ 5 CD 1 CD 2 CD yards NNS . SENT The DT mile NN contains VVZ 1 CD , , 760 CD yards NNS . SENT The DT Spanish JJ vara NN contains VVZ 33 CD 1 CD 3 CD inches NNS . SENT d SYM If IN land NN is VBZ measured VVN by IN the DT English JJ rule NN , , the DT chain NN for IN measuring VVG land NN shall MD be VB 22 CD yards NNS long RB and CC divided VVN into IN 100 CD equal JJ parts NNS called VVD links NNS . SENT e SYM For IN land NN measure NN , , the DT acre NN is VBZ measured VVN horizontally RB and CC contains VVZ 4 CD , , 840 CD square JJ yards NNS , , and CC a DT square JJ mile NN contains VVZ 640 CD acres NNS . SENT Acts NNS 1981 CD , , 67 CD th NN Leg NN . SENT , , p NN . SENT 1024 CD , , ch NN . SENT 388 CD , , 1 CD , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 1981 CD . SENT 13 CD . SENT 023 CD . SENT STANDARD NN FOR IN WEIGHT NN . SENT a DT The DT standard NN for IN weight NN is VBZ the DT standard NN of IN avoirdupois NN and CC troy NN weights NNS . SENT Other JJ weights NNS shall MD be VB derived VVN and CC ascertained VVN from IN that DT standard NN . SENT b SYM The DT avoirdupois NN pound NN bears VVZ to TO the DT troy NN pound NN the DT ratio NN of IN 7 CD , , 000 CD grains NNS to TO 5 CD , , 760 CD grains NNS . SENT The DT avoirdupois NN pound NN is VBZ divided VVN into IN 16 CD equal JJ parts NNS called VVD ounces NNS . SENT c SYM The DT hundredweight NN consists VVZ of IN 100 CD avoirdupois NN pounds NNS . SENT The DT ton NN consists VVZ of IN 2 CD , , 000 CD avoirdupois NN pounds NNS . SENT d SYM The DT troy NN ounce NN is VBZ equal JJ to TO one CD twelfth NN of IN a DT troy NN pound NN . SENT Acts NNS 1981 CD , , 67 CD th NN Leg NN . SENT , , p NN . SENT 1024 CD , , ch NN . SENT 388 CD , , 1 CD , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 1981 CD . SENT 13 CD . SENT 024 CD . SENT STANDARD NN FOR IN LIQUID JJ CAPACITY NN . SENT a DT The DT standard JJ unit NN of IN measure NN of IN capacity NN for IN liquids NNS is VBZ the DT gallon NN . SENT b SYM The DT barrel NN consists VVZ of IN 31 CD 1 CD 2 CD gallons NNS . SENT A DT hogshead NN consists VVZ of IN two CD barrels NNS . SENT Except IN as RB provided VVN by IN Subsection NN c NN of IN this DT section NN all DT other JJ measures NNS of IN capacity NN for IN liquids NNS are VBP derived VVN from IN the DT gallon NN by IN continual JJ division NN by IN two CD , , making VVG half NN gallons NNS , , quarts NNS , , pints NNS , , half NN pints NNS , , and CC gills NNS . SENT c SYM A DT mechanism NN or CC machine NN that WDT is VBZ adapted VVN to TO measure VV and CC deliver VV liquid NN by IN volume NN and CC that WDT indicates VVZ fractional JJ parts NNS of IN a DT gallon NN shall MD indicate VV the DT fractional JJ parts NNS either CC in IN terms NNS of IN binary JJ submultiple JJ subdivisions NNS or CC in IN terms NNS of IN tenths NNS of IN a DT gallon NN . SENT Acts NNS 1981 CD , , 67 CD th NN Leg NN . SENT , , p NN . SENT 1024 CD , , ch NN . SENT 388 CD , , 1 CD , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 1981 CD . SENT 13 CD . SENT 025 CD . SENT STANDARD NN FOR IN SOLID JJ CAPACITY NN . SENT a DT The DT standard JJ unit NN of IN measure NN of IN capacity NN for IN a DT solid JJ is VBZ the DT half NN bushel NN . SENT b SYM The DT peck NN , , half DT peck NN , , quarter NN peck NN , , quart NN , , and CC pint NN measures NNS for IN solid JJ commodities NNS are VBP derived VVN from IN the DT half NN bushel NN by IN successively RB dividing VVG that DT measure NN by IN two CD . SENT c SYM The DT bushel NN contains VVZ 2 CD , , 150 CD 42 CD 100 CD cubic JJ inches NNS . SENT The DT half NN bushel NN contains VVZ 1 CD , , 075 CD 20 CD 100 CD cubic JJ inches NNS . SENT The DT gallon NN contains VVZ 231 CD cubic JJ inches NNS . SENT d SYM In IN measuring VVG dry JJ commodities NNS , , the DT measure NN may MD not RB be VB heaped VVN but CC shall MD be VB stricken VVN with IN a DT straight JJ stick NN or CC roller NN . SENT Acts NNS 1981 CD , , 67 CD th NN Leg NN . SENT , , p NN . SENT 1024 CD , , ch NN . SENT 388 CD , , 1 CD , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 1981 CD . SENT 13 CD . SENT 026 CD . SENT CORD NN . SENT a DT A NP cord NN is VBZ equal JJ to TO 128 CD cubic JJ feet NNS or CC the DT contents NNS of IN a DT space NN 8 CD feet NNS long JJ , , 4 CD feet NNS wide JJ , , and CC 4 CD feet NNS high JJ . SENT b SYM A DT cord NN of IN wood NN intended VVN for IN use NN as IN fuel NN is VBZ the DT amount NN of IN wood NN contained VVN in IN a DT space NN of IN 128 CD cubic JJ feet NNS when WRB the DT wood NN is VBZ ranked VVN and CC well RB stowed VVD and CC one CD half NN the DT kerf NN of IN the DT wood NN is VBZ included VVN . SENT Acts NNS 1981 CD , , 67 CD th NN Leg NN . SENT , , p NN . SENT 1024 CD , , ch NN . SENT 388 CD , , 1 CD , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 1981 CD . SENT 13 CD . SENT 027 CD . SENT STANDARD JJ NET JJ WEIGHT NN OR CC COUNT NN SET VVN BY IN RULE NN . SENT a DT The DT department NN by IN rule NN may MD establish VV a DT standard JJ net JJ weight NN or CC net JJ count NN for IN any DT commodity NN and CC prescribe VV tolerances NNS for IN those DT standards NNS as IN the DT department NN considers VVZ necessary JJ for IN the DT proper JJ protection NN of IN the DT public NN . SENT b SYM A DT person NN commits VVZ an DT offense NN if IN the DT person NN fails VVZ or CC refuses VVZ to TO comply VV with IN the DT rules NNS adopted VVN under IN this DT section NN . SENT Acts NNS 1981 CD , , 67 CD th NN Leg NN . SENT , , p NN . SENT 1025 CD , , ch NN . SENT 388 CD , , 1 CD , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 1981 CD . SENT 13 CD . SENT 028 CD . SENT STANDARD JJ WEIGHT NN PER IN BUSHEL NN FOR IN CERTAIN JJ COMMODITIES NNS . SENT If IN the DT following VVG commodities NNS are VBP sold VVN by IN the DT bushel NN and CC no DT agreement NN is VBZ made VVN by IN the DT parties NNS as RB to TO the DT measurement NN or CC weight NN , , the DT bushel NN shall MD consist VV of IN the DT listed VVN number NN of IN pounds NNS . SENT barley NN 48 CD pounds NNS shelled VVD corn NN 56 CD pounds NNS flax NN seed NN 56 CD pounds NNS oats NN 32 CD pounds NNS rye NN 56 CD pounds NNS wheat JJ 60 CD pounds NNS cottonseed NN 32 CD pounds NNS Acts VVZ 1981 CD , , 67 CD th NN Leg NN . SENT , , p NN . SENT 1025 CD , , ch NN . SENT 388 CD , , 1 CD , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 1981 CD . SENT 13 CD . SENT 030 CD . SENT SALE NN OF IN COMMODITIES NNS BY IN NET JJ WEIGHT NN . SENT a DT If IN a DT commodity NN is VBZ sold VVN on IN the DT basis NN of IN weight NN , , the DT net JJ weight NN of IN the DT commodity NN shall MD be VB employed VVN in IN the DT sale NN . SENT A DT contract NN concerning VVG goods NNS sold VVN on IN the DT basis NN of IN weight NN shall MD be VB construed VVN to TO employ VV net JJ weight NN . SENT b SYM This DT section NN does VVZ not RB apply VV to TO bales NNS of IN cotton NN . SENT c SYM A DT person NN commits VVZ an DT offense NN if IN , , in IN the DT sale NN of IN a DT commodity NN by IN weight NN , , the DT person NN employs VVZ a DT weight NN other JJ than IN net JJ weight NN . SENT Acts NNS 1981 CD , , 67 CD th NN Leg NN . SENT , , p NN . SENT 1026 CD , , ch NN . SENT 388 CD , , 1 CD , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 1981 CD . SENT 13 CD . SENT 031 CD . SENT SALE NN OF IN COMMODITIES NNS BY IN PROPER JJ MEASURE NN . SENT a DT Except IN as RB otherwise RB provided VVN by IN this DT section NN , , a DT liquid JJ commodity NN shall MD be VB sold VVN by IN liquid JJ measure NN . SENT A DT commodity NN , , including VVG a DT good JJ , , ware JJ , , or CC merchandise NN item NN , , that WDT is VBZ not RB liquid JJ shall MD be VB sold VVN by IN length NN , , weight NN , , or CC numerical JJ count NN if IN the DT commodity NN has VHZ been VBN or CC is VBZ capable JJ of IN being VBG sold VVN by IN one CD of IN those DT measures NNS . SENT b SYM A DT liquid JJ commodity NN may MD be VB sold VVN by IN other JJ than IN liquid JJ measure NN if IN sold VVN for IN immediate JJ consumption NN on IN the DT premises NNS where WRB sold VVN . SENT c SYM A DT liquid JJ commodity NN may MD be VB sold VVN by IN weight NN if IN there EX is VBZ a DT general JJ consumer NN usage NN to TO express VV the DT quantity NN of IN the DT commodity NN by IN weight NN and CC the DT expression NN gives VVZ accurate JJ information NN as RB to TO the DT weight NN of IN the DT commodity NN . SENT d SYM This DT section NN does VVZ not RB prevent VV the DT sale NN of IN . SENT 1 CD fruits NNS , , vegetables NNS , , or CC other JJ dry JJ commodities NNS in IN the DT standard JJ barrel NN or CC by IN other JJ method NN provided VVN for IN by IN state NN or CC federal JJ law NN . SENT 2 CD berries NNS and CC small JJ fruits NNS in IN boxes NNS as RB provided VVD for IN by IN other JJ state NN law NN . SENT or CC 3 CD vegetables NNS or CC fruits NNS by IN the DT head NN or CC bunch NN if IN the DT vegetable NN or CC fruit NN is VBZ usually RB sold VVN in IN that DT manner NN . SENT e SYM This DT section NN does VVZ not RB apply VV to TO a DT commodity NN in IN an DT original JJ package NN , , which WDT includes VVZ any DT wholesale JJ or CC retail JJ package NN , , carton NN , , case NN , , can MD , , barrel NN , , bottle NN , , box NN , , phial NN , , or CC other JJ receptacle NN , , or CC the DT coverings NNS or CC wrappings NNS of IN a DT commodity NN , , that WDT is VBZ put VVN up RP by IN the DT manufacturer NN , , that WDT may MD be VB labeled VVN , , branded VVN , , stenciled VVN , , or CC otherwise RB marked VVN , , and CC that WDT makes VVZ one CD complete JJ package NN . SENT f SYM A DT person NN commits VVZ an DT offense NN if IN in IN violation NN of IN this DT section NN the DT person NN sells VVZ a DT liquid JJ commodity NN by IN other JJ than IN liquid JJ measure NN or CC a DT commodity NN that WDT is VBZ not RB liquid JJ by IN a DT measure NN other JJ than IN length NN , , weight NN , , or CC numerical JJ count NN . SENT Acts NNS 1981 CD , , 67 CD th NN Leg NN . SENT , , p NN . SENT 1026 CD , , ch NN . SENT 388 CD , , 1 CD , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 1981 CD . SENT 13 CD . SENT 032 CD . SENT STANDARD JJ FILL NN AND CC QUANTITY NN LABELING VVG FOR IN COMMODITIES NNS IN IN PACKAGE NN FORM NN . SENT a DT For IN the DT purpose NN of IN preventing VVG the DT sale NN of IN commodities NNS in IN package NN form NN with IN containers NNS that WDT mislead VV the DT purchaser NN as RB to TO quantity NN , , the DT department NN by IN rule NN may MD establish VV a DT standard JJ fill NN for IN commodities NNS in IN package NN form NN . SENT The DT rules NNS must MD be VB reasonable JJ with IN respect NN to TO the DT physical JJ characteristics NNS of IN the DT container NN , , the DT prevailing VVG method NN of IN handling VVG and CC transporting VVG the DT package NN , , and CC generally RB accepted VVD good JJ commercial JJ practice NN in IN filling VVG methods NNS . SENT The DT rules NNS shall MD provide VV for IN reasonable JJ variations NNS and CC tolerances NNS . SENT b SYM Except IN as RB otherwise RB provided VVN by IN this DT section NN , , a DT commodity NN in IN package NN form NN shall MD be VB plainly RB and CC conspicuously RB marked VVD on IN the DT outside NN of IN the DT package NN with IN . SENT 1 LS the DT net JJ quantity NN of IN the DT contents NNS in IN terms NNS of IN weight NN , , measure NN , , numerical JJ count NN , , or CC a DT combination NN thereof RB , , which WDT is VBZ generally RB used VVN by IN consumers NNS and CC users NNS to TO express VV the DT quantity NN of IN such JJ commodity NN . SENT and CC 2 CD the DT name NN and CC place NN of IN business NN of IN the DT manufacturer NN , , packer NN , , or CC distributor NN . SENT c SYM The DT department NN by IN rule NN shall MD provide VV exemptions NNS from IN the DT requirements NNS of IN Subsection NN b NN 1 CD of IN this DT section NN for IN small JJ packages NNS and CC from IN the DT requirements NNS of IN Subsection NN b NN 2 CD of IN this DT section NN for IN packages NNS sold VVN on IN the DT premises NNS where WRB packed VVN . SENT d SYM The DT department NN by IN rule NN shall MD prescribe VV reasonable JJ variations NNS or CC tolerances NNS for IN the DT statement NN of IN net JJ quantity NN required VVN under IN Subsection NN b NN 1 CD of IN this DT section NN . SENT e SYM A DT box NN or CC carton NN used VVN for IN shipping VVG purposes NNS containing VVG a DT number NN of IN packages NNS that WDT are VBP individually RB marked VVN in IN accordance NN with IN Subsection NN b NN of IN this DT section NN is VBZ not RB required VVN to TO be VB marked VVN in IN accordance NN with IN that DT subsection NN . SENT f SYM A DT commodity NN is VBZ in IN package NN form NN if IN for IN wholesale JJ or CC retail JJ it PP . SENT 1 CD is VBZ in IN a DT package NN , , carton NN , , case NN , , can MD , , box NN , , bag NN , , barrel NN , , bottle NN , , or CC phial NN , , on IN a DT spool NN or CC similar JJ holder NN , , in IN a DT container NN or CC band NN , , in IN a DT roll NN , , ball NN , , coil NN , , skein NN , , or CC other JJ receptacle NN , , or CC in IN coverings NNS or CC wrappings NNS of IN any DT kind NN . SENT 2 CD is VBZ put VVN up RP by IN the DT manufacturer NN or CC , , if IN put VVN up RP prior RB to TO ordering VVG , , by IN the DT vendor NN . SENT 3 CD is VBZ suitable JJ for IN labeling VVG , , branding VVG , , stenciling VVG , , or CC marking VVG in IN another DT manner NN . SENT and CC 4 CD makes VVZ one CD complete JJ package NN . SENT g NN This DT section NN does VVZ not RB apply VV to TO bales NNS of IN cotton NN , , commodities NNS in IN package NN form NN of IN which WDT the DT manner NN of IN sale NN is VBZ regulated VVN by IN other JJ law NN , , or CC to TO stationery NN in IN tablet NN form NN . SENT h NN A DT person NN commits VVZ an DT offense NN if IN the DT person NN sells VVZ , , keeps VVZ for IN sale NN , , or CC offers VVZ or CC exposes VVZ for IN sale NN a DT commodity NN in IN package NN form NN that WDT is VBZ . SENT 1 LS not RB labeled VVN in IN accordance NN with IN this DT section NN . SENT 2 CD in IN a DT container NN that WDT is VBZ made VVN , , formed VVN , , filled VVN , , or CC wrapped VVD so RB as RB to TO mislead VV the DT purchaser NN as RB to TO the DT quantity NN of IN the DT contents NNS . SENT or CC 3 CD in IN a DT container NN the DT contents NNS of IN which WDT fall NN below IN the DT standard JJ fill NN prescribed VVN by IN rule NN under IN Subsection NN a DT of IN this DT section NN . SENT Acts NNS 1981 CD , , 67 CD th NN Leg NN . SENT , , p NN . SENT 1026 CD , , ch NN . SENT 388 CD , , 1 CD , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 1981 CD . SENT Amended VVN by IN Acts NNS 1985 CD , , 69 CD th NN Leg NN . SENT , , ch NN . SENT 276 CD , , 1 CD , , eff VV . SENT Aug NN . SENT 26 CD , , 1985 CD . SENT 13 CD . SENT 033 CD . SENT SALE NN OF IN MILK NN OR CC CREAM NN IN IN NONSTANDARD JJ CONTAINER NN . SENT A DT person NN commits VVZ an DT offense NN if IN the DT person NN sells VVZ or CC keeps VVZ , , offers NNS , , or CC exposes VVZ for IN sale NN milk NN or CC cream NN in IN bottles NNS or CC other JJ containers NNS of IN a DT capacity NN other JJ than IN one CD of IN the DT standard JJ liquid JJ measures NNS provided VVN for IN by IN Section NP 13 CD . SENT 024 CD of IN this DT code NN . SENT Acts NNS 1981 CD , , 67 CD th NN Leg NN . SENT , , p NN . SENT 1027 CD , , ch NN . SENT 388 CD , , 1 CD , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 1981 CD . SENT 13 CD . SENT 034 CD . SENT SALE NN OF IN CHEESE NN , , MEAT NN , , OR CC MEAT NN FOOD NN PRODUCT NN BY IN NONSTANDARD JJ WEIGHT NN . SENT a DT Except IN as RB otherwise RB provided VVN by IN this DT section NN or CC Section NP 13 CD . SENT 032 CD of IN this DT code NN , , cheese NN , , meat NN , , and CC meat NN food NN products NNS shall MD be VB sold VVN by IN standard JJ net JJ weight NN . SENT b SYM Cheese NP , , meat NN , , or CC a DT meat NN food NN product NN may MD be VB sold VVN by IN other JJ than IN standard JJ net JJ weight NN if IN sold VVN for IN immediate JJ consumption NN on IN the DT premises NNS where WRB sold VVN . SENT c SYM Poultry NN may MD be VB sold VVN by IN live JJ weight NN if IN weighed VVN at IN the DT time NN of IN sale NN . SENT Poultry NN dressed VVD or CC killed VVD prior RB to TO the DT time NN of IN sale NN , , whether IN cooked VVN or CC uncooked JJ , , shall MD be VB sold VVN by IN net JJ weight NN at IN the DT time NN of IN sale NN . SENT Fresh JJ cooked VVN poultry NN may MD be VB sold VVN by IN the DT piece NN or CC by IN the DT head NN . SENT d SYM A DT person NN commits VVZ an DT offense NN if IN , , in IN violation NN of IN this DT section NN , , the DT person NN sells VVZ or CC keeps VVZ , , offers NNS , , or CC exposes VVZ for IN sale NN cheese NN , , meat NN , , or CC a DT meat NN food NN product NN by IN a DT measure NN other JJ than IN standard JJ net JJ weight NN . SENT e SYM In IN this DT section NN . SENT 1 CD Meat NN or CC meat NN food NN product NN includes VVZ fresh JJ , , cured VVN , , or CC salt NN meats NNS . SENT poultry NN . SENT fish NN . SENT sausage NN . SENT chili NN . SENT headcheese NN . SENT souse NN meat NN . SENT loaf NN meat NN . SENT boneless JJ meat NN . SENT shredded JJ meat NN . SENT hamburger NN . SENT and CC any DT other JJ manufactured JJ , , prepared JJ , , or CC processed JJ meat NN or CC meat NN food NN product NN . SENT 2 CD Poultry NN includes VVZ turkeys NNS , , chickens NNS , , ducks NNS , , geese NNS , , guineas NNS , , squabs NNS , , and CC all DT other JJ domesticated VVN fowl NN . SENT Acts NNS 1981 CD , , 67 CD th NN Leg NN . SENT , , p NN . SENT 1027 CD , , ch NN . SENT 388 CD , , 1 CD , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 1981 CD . SENT 13 CD . SENT 035 CD . SENT PRICE NN ADVERTISEMENT NN . SENT MISREPRESENTATION NN OF IN PRICE NN OR CC QUANTITY NN . SENT a DT If IN a DT price NN sign NN , , card NN , , tag NN , , poster NN , , or CC other JJ advertisement NN displaying VVG the DT price NN of IN a DT commodity NN or CC other JJ item NN includes VVZ a DT whole JJ number NN and CC a DT fraction NN , , the DT figures NNS in IN the DT fraction NN shall MD be VB of IN proportionate JJ size NN and CC legibility NN to TO those DT of IN the DT whole JJ number NN . SENT b SYM A DT person NN commits VVZ an DT offense NN if IN the DT person NN . SENT 1 CD misrepresents VVZ the DT price NN of IN a DT commodity NN , , item NN , , of IN service NN sold VVN or CC offered VVN or CC exposed VVN for IN sale NN . SENT or CC 2 CD represents VVZ the DT price NN or CC the DT quantity NN of IN a DT commodity NN , , item NN , , or CC service NN sold VVN or CC offered VVN or CC exposed VVN for IN sale NN in IN a DT manner NN intended VVN or CC tending VVG to TO mislead VV or CC deceive VV an DT actual JJ or CC prospective JJ customer NN . SENT Acts NNS 1981 CD , , 67 CD th NN Leg NN . SENT , , p NN . SENT 1028 CD , , ch NN . SENT 388 CD , , 1 CD , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 1981 CD . SENT 13 CD . SENT 036 CD . SENT FALSE JJ REPRESENTATION NN OF IN COMMODITY NN QUANTITY NN . SENT A DT person NN commits VVZ an DT offense NN if IN the DT person NN or CC the DT person's NNS servant NN or CC agent NN . SENT 1 CD sells VVZ or CC offers VVZ or CC exposes VVZ for IN sale NN a DT quantity NN of IN a DT commodity NN or CC service NN that WDT is VBZ less JJR than IN the DT quantity NN the DT person NN represents VVZ . SENT or CC 2 CD as IN a DT buyer NN furnishing VVG the DT weight NN or CC measure NN by IN which WDT the DT amount NN of IN a DT commodity NN or CC service NN is VBZ determined VVN , , takes VVZ or CC attempts VVZ to TO take VV more JJR than IN the DT quantity NN the DT person NN represents VVZ . SENT Acts NNS 1981 CD , , 67 CD th NN Leg NN . SENT , , p NN . SENT 1028 CD , , ch NN . SENT 388 CD , , 1 CD , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 1981 CD . SENT 13 CD . SENT 037 CD . SENT USE NN OF IN FALSE JJ WEIGHT NN OR CC MEASURE NN . SENT a DT A NP person NN commits VVZ an DT offense NN if IN the DT person NN or CC the DT person's NNS servant NN or CC agent NN uses VVZ a DT false JJ weight NN or CC measure NN in IN . SENT 1 CD buying VVG or CC selling VVG a DT commodity NN . SENT 2 CD computing NN a DT charge NN for IN services NNS rendered VVN on IN the DT basis NN of IN weight NN or CC measure NN . SENT or CC 3 CD determining VVG the DT weight NN or CC measure NN of IN a DT commodity NN , , if IN a DT charge NN is VBZ made VVN for IN the DT determination NN . SENT b SYM For IN the DT purpose NN of IN this DT section NN , , a DT weight NN or CC measure NN is VBZ false JJ if IN it PP . SENT 1 CD does VVZ not RB conform VV as RB closely RB as RB practicable JJ to TO the DT official JJ standards NNS . SENT 2 CD is VBZ not RB accurate JJ . SENT 3 CD is VBZ of IN a DT construction NN that WDT is VBZ not RB reasonably RB permanent JJ in IN adjustment NN or CC does VVZ not RB correctly RB repeat VV its PP$ indications NNS . SENT 4 CD facilitates VVZ the DT perpetration NN of IN fraud NN . SENT or CC 5 CD does VVZ not RB conform VV to TO the DT specifications NNS and CC tolerances NNS established VVN by IN the DT department NN under IN Section NP 13 CD . SENT 114 CD of IN this DT code NN . SENT Acts NNS 1981 CD , , 67 CD th NN Leg NN . SENT , , p NN . SENT 1028 CD , , ch NN . SENT 388 CD , , 1 CD , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 1981 CD . SENT 13 CD . SENT 038 CD . SENT SALE NN OF IN COMMODITY NN IN IN VIOLATION NN OF IN SUBCHAPTER NN . SENT A DT person NN commits VVZ an DT offense NN if IN the DT person NN or CC the DT person's NNS servant NN or CC agent NN sells VVZ or CC keeps VVZ , , offers NNS , , or CC exposes VVZ for IN sale NN a DT commodity NN in IN violation NN of IN this DT subchapter NN . SENT Acts NNS 1981 CD , , 67 CD th NN Leg NN . SENT , , p NN . SENT 1029 CD , , ch NN . SENT 388 CD , , 1 CD , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 1981 CD . SENT 13 CD . SENT 039 CD . SENT TESTING NN OF IN PACKAGE NN BY IN SEALER NN . SENT a DT A NP sealer NN appointed VVN under IN Subchapter NN C NP of IN this DT chapter NN shall MD from IN time NN to TO time NN weigh VV or CC measure VV a DT package NN , , or CC an DT amount NN of IN any DT commodity NN , , that WDT is VBZ kept VVN or CC offered VVN for IN sale NN , , sold VVN , , or CC in IN the DT process NN of IN delivery NN , , in IN order NN to TO determine VV . SENT 1 CD if IN the DT commodity NN is VBZ of IN the DT amount NN or CC quantity NN represented VVD . SENT or CC 2 CD if IN the DT commodity NN is VBZ being VBG offered VVN for IN sale NN or CC sold VVN in IN accordance NN with IN law NN . SENT b SYM If IN a DT sealer NN finds VVZ that IN a DT package NN or CC any DT lot NN of IN a DT commodity NN contains VVZ less JJR of IN the DT commodity NN than IN the DT amount NN represented VVD , , the DT sealer NN may MD seize VV the DT package NN or CC the DT commodity NN as IN evidence NN . SENT c SYM A DT person NN commits VVZ an DT offense NN if IN the DT person NN or CC the DT person's NNS employee NN or CC agent NN refuses VVZ to TO exhibit VV a DT commodity NN being VBG sold VVN or CC offered VVN for IN sale NN at IN a DT given VVN weight NN or CC quantity NN , , or CC ordinarily RB sold VVN in IN that DT manner NN , , to TO a DT sealer NN for IN testing VVG and CC proving VVG as RB to TO quantity NN . SENT Acts NNS 1981 CD , , 67 CD th NN Leg NN . SENT , , p NN . SENT 1029 CD , , ch NN . SENT 388 CD , , 1 CD , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 1981 CD . SENT 13 CD . SENT 040 CD . SENT STOP NN SALE NN ORDER NN . SENT a DT If IN the DT department NN has VHZ reason NN to TO believe VV that IN a DT commodity NN is VBZ being VBG sold VVN or CC kept VVN , , offered VVN , , or CC exposed VVN for IN sale NN in IN violation NN of IN Section NP 13 CD . SENT 030 CD , , 13 CD . SENT 031 CD , , 13 CD . SENT 032 CD , , 13 CD . SENT 033 CD , , 13 CD . SENT 034 CD , , 13 CD . SENT 035 CD , , 13 CD . SENT 036 CD , , or CC 13 CD . SENT 037 CD of IN this DT code NN , , the DT department NN may MD issue VV and CC enforce VV a DT written VVN or CC printed VVN order NN to TO stop VV the DT sale NN of IN the DT commodity NN . SENT The DT department NN shall MD present VV the DT order NN to TO the DT owner NN or CC custodian NN of IN the DT commodity NN . SENT The DT person NN receiving VVG the DT order NN may MD not RB sell VV the DT commodity NN until IN discharged VVN by IN a DT court NN under IN Subsection NN b NN of IN this DT section NN or CC until IN the DT commissioner NN finds VVZ that IN the DT commodity NN is VBZ in IN compliance NN with IN the DT applicable JJ section NN . SENT b SYM The DT owner NN or CC custodian NN of IN a DT commodity NN prohibited VVN from IN sale NN by IN an DT order NN of IN the DT department NN is VBZ entitled VVN to TO sue VV in IN a DT court NN of IN competent JJ jurisdiction NN where WRB the DT commodity NN is VBZ found VVN for IN a DT judgment NN as RB to TO the DT justification NN of IN the DT order NN and CC for IN the DT discharge NN of IN the DT commodity NN in IN accordance NN with IN the DT findings NNS of IN the DT court NN . SENT c SYM This DT section NN does VVZ not RB limit VV the DT right NN of IN the DT department NN to TO proceed VV as IN authorized VVN by IN other JJ sections NNS of IN this DT subchapter NN . SENT Acts NNS 1981 CD , , 67 CD th NN Leg NN . SENT , , p NN . SENT 1029 CD , , ch NN . SENT 388 CD , , 1 CD , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 1981 CD . SENT 13 CD . SENT 041 CD . SENT PENALTIES NNS . SENT DEFENSE NN . SENT a DT An DT offense NN under IN Section NP 13 CD . SENT 021 CD , , 13 CD . SENT 027 CD , , 13 CD . SENT 029 CD , , or CC each DT of IN Sections NNS 13 CD . SENT 030 CD through IN 13 CD . SENT 039 CD of IN this DT code NN is VBZ a DT Class NP C NP misdemeanor NN . SENT b SYM It PP is VBZ a DT defense NN to TO prosecution NN under IN Sections NNS 13 CD . SENT 030 CD 13 CD . SENT 038 CD of IN this DT code NN that IN a DT discrepancy NN between IN the DT actual JJ weight NN or CC volume NN at IN the DT time NN of IN sale NN to TO a DT consumer NN and CC the DT weight NN marked VVD on IN the DT container NN or CC a DT discrepancy NN between IN the DT fill NN of IN a DT container NN and CC the DT capacity NN of IN the DT container NN is VBZ due JJ to TO unavoidable JJ leakage NN , , shrinkage NN , , evaporation NN , , waste NN , , or CC causes VVZ beyond IN the DT control NN of IN the DT seller NN acting VVG in IN good JJ faith NN . SENT Acts NNS 1981 CD , , 67 CD th NN Leg NN . SENT , , p NN . SENT 1029 CD , , ch NN . SENT 388 CD , , 1 CD , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 1981 CD . SENT Amended VVN by IN Acts NNS 1989 CD , , 71 CD st NP Leg NN . SENT , , ch NN . SENT 230 CD , , 20 CD , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 1989 CD . SENT SUBCHAPTER NN C NP . SENT INSPECTION NN AND CC REGISTRATION NN OF IN WEIGHTS NNS AND CC MEASURES VVZ 13 CD . SENT 101 CD . SENT REQUIRED JJ INSPECTION NN . SENT a DT At IN least JJS once IN every DT four CD years NNS , , or CC more RBR often RB as RB required VVN by IN the DT department NN , , a DT weight NN or CC measure NN shall MD be VB inspected VVN and CC tested VVN for IN correctness NN by IN a DT sealer NN if IN it PP . SENT 1 CD is VBZ kept VVN for IN sale NN , , sold VVN , , or CC used VVN by IN a DT proprietor NN , , agent NN , , lessee NN , , or CC employee NN in IN proving VVG the DT weight NN or CC measure NN , , including VVG the DT size NN , , quantity NN , , extent NN , , or CC area NN , , of IN any DT item NN . SENT or CC 2 CD is VBZ purchased VVN , , offered VVN , , or CC submitted VVD by IN a DT proprietor NN , , agent NN , , lessee NN , , or CC employee NN for IN sale NN , , hire VV , , or CC award NN . SENT b SYM The DT department NN shall MD , , to TO the DT extent NN necessary JJ to TO ensure VV compliance NN with IN the DT official JJ standards NNS , , require VVP additional JJ inspection NN and CC testing NN of IN weights NNS and CC measures NNS . SENT c SYM A DT person NN who WP uses VVZ or CC keeps VVZ for IN use NN , , or CC has VHZ or CC offers NNS for IN sale NN , , a DT weight NN or CC measure NN is VBZ responsible JJ for IN having VHG the DT weight NN or CC measure NN inspected VVN and CC tested VVN as IN required VVN by IN this DT section NN . SENT d SYM Unless IN the DT department NN requires VVZ an DT additional JJ inspection NN , , a DT weight NN or CC measure NN that WDT is VBZ inspected VVN and CC found VVN correct JJ by IN a DT sealer NN may MD be VB kept VVN for IN use NN , , used VVN , , kept VVN or CC offered VVN for IN sale NN , , or CC sold VVN without IN further JJR testing NN . SENT Acts NNS 1981 CD , , 67 CD th NN Leg NN . SENT , , p NN . SENT 1030 CD , , ch NN . SENT 388 CD , , 1 CD , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 1981 CD . SENT Amended VVN by IN Acts NNS 1989 CD , , 71 CD st NP Leg NN . SENT , , ch NN . SENT 230 CD , , 21 CD , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 1989 CD . SENT Acts NNS 2003 CD , , 78 CD th NN Leg NN . SENT , , ch NN . SENT 122 CD , , 1 CD , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 2003 CD . SENT Acts NNS 2003 CD , , 78 CD th NN Leg NN . SENT , , ch NN . SENT 200 CD , , 4 CD b SYM , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 2003 CD . SENT 13 CD . SENT 1011 CD . SENT REQUIRED JJ REGISTRATION NN . SENT a DT A NP person NN who WP operates VVZ a DT pump NN , , scale NN , , or CC bulk NN or CC liquefied VVN petroleum NN gas NN metering VVG device NN for IN a DT commercial JJ transaction NN must MD register VV annually RB with IN the DT department NN . SENT b SYM The DT department NN shall MD establish VV a DT system NN of IN annual JJ registration NN and CC may MD provide VV for IN staggered JJ year NN round NN registration NN . SENT c SYM If IN a DT person NN fails VVZ to TO register VV as IN required VVN by IN this DT section NN and CC pay VV the DT fee NN required VVN under IN Section NP 13 CD . SENT 1151 CD of IN this DT code NN , , the DT department NN may MD assess VV a DT late JJ fee NN against IN the DT person NN , , prohibit VVP the DT operation NN of IN the DT pump NN , , scale NN , , or CC metering VVG device NN , , or CC both DT assess VVP the DT fee NN and CC prohibit VV the DT operation NN of IN the DT pump NN , , scale NN , , or CC metering VVG device NN . SENT d SYM The DT department NN shall MD adopt VV rules NNS for IN the DT administration NN of IN this DT section NN and CC Section NP 13 CD . SENT 1151 CD of IN this DT code NN . SENT e SYM In IN this DT section NN , , pump NN means VVZ a DT gasoline NN , , kerosene NN , , or CC diesel JJ fuel NN pump NN . SENT Added VVN by IN Acts NNS 1985 CD , , 69 CD th NN Leg NN . SENT , , ch NN . SENT 239 CD , , 57 CD a DT , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 1985 CD . SENT 13 CD . SENT 1012 CD . SENT SERVICE NN PERSON NN REGISTRATION NN REQUIREMENT NN . SENT a DT A NP person NN may MD not RB place VV into IN service NN or CC remove VV any DT out RP of IN order NN tag NN from IN any DT weighing VVG or CC measuring VVG devices NNS unless IN the DT person NN holds VVZ a DT registration NN issued VVN under IN this DT section NN or CC is VBZ licensed VVN under IN Subchapter NN F NN , , G NP , , or CC H NP . SENT b SYM The DT department NN shall MD register VV a DT person NN who WP meets VVZ the DT requirements NNS of IN the DT department NN adopted VVN under IN this DT section NN , , which WDT may MD include VV . SENT 1 CD proof NN of IN completion NN of IN a DT department NN approved VVD academic JJ , , trade NN , , or CC professional JJ course NN of IN instruction NN . SENT and CC 2 CD a DT written JJ examination NN . SENT c SYM Each DT registrant NN under IN this DT section NN shall MD conduct VV installation NN or CC service NN activities NNS in IN compliance NN with IN the DT rules NNS of IN the DT department NN . SENT d SYM A DT registrant NN shall MD maintain VV and CC submit VV to TO the DT department NN a DT report NN and CC record NN of IN all DT installation NN or CC service NN activities NNS compiled VVN in IN accordance NN with IN the DT rules NNS of IN the DT department NN . SENT e SYM The DT department NN may MD conduct VV an DT inspection NN of IN an DT applicant's NNS or CC registrant's NNS . SENT 1 CD facilities NNS . SENT 2 CD inspecting VVG and CC testing VVG equipment NN and CC procedures NNS . SENT 3 CD repair NN and CC calibration NN equipment NN and CC procedures NNS . SENT and CC 4 CD transportation NN equipment NN . SENT f SYM An DT application NN for IN a DT registration NN or CC renewal NN shall MD be VB submitted VVN to TO the DT department NN on IN a DT form NN prescribed VVN by IN the DT department NN , , accompanied VVN by IN a DT registration NN , , renewal NN , , or CC late JJ fee NN , , in IN an DT amount NN established VVN by IN department NN rule NN . SENT g NN A DT registration NN issued VVN under IN this DT section NN shall MD be VB for IN a DT period NN determined VVN by IN department NN rule NN . SENT h NN The DT department NN may MD refuse VV to TO register VV an DT applicant NN for IN service NN of IN weighing VVG and CC measuring VVG devices NNS if IN the DT applicant NN fails VVZ to TO comply VV with IN this DT section NN . SENT i NP The DT department NN shall MD revoke VV , , modify VV , , or CC suspend VV a DT registration NN , , assess VV an DT administrative JJ penalty NN , , place NN on IN probation NN a DT person NN whose WP$ registration NN has VHZ been VBN suspended VVN , , or CC reprimand VV a DT registrant NN if IN the DT registrant NN fails VVZ to TO comply VV with IN this DT section NN or CC a DT rule NN adopted VVN by IN the DT department NN under IN this DT section NN . SENT Added VVN by IN Acts NNS 1995 CD , , 74 CD th NN Leg NN . SENT , , ch NN . SENT 419 CD , , 4 CD . SENT 05 CD , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 1995 CD . SENT 13 CD . SENT 102 CD . SENT INSPECTION NN SEAL NN REQUIRED VVN PRIOR RB TO TO SALE NN . SENT a DT Except IN as RB provided VVN by IN Subsection NN b NN or CC c LS of IN this DT section NN , , a DT person NN may MD not RB sell VV a DT weight NN or CC measure NN unless IN it PP bears VVZ a DT valid JJ inspection NN seal NN as RB to TO its PP$ correctness NN . SENT b SYM A DT weight NN or CC measure NN that WDT has VHZ been VBN tested VVN , , sealed VVN , , and CC certified VVN correct JJ by IN the DT National NP Institute NP of IN Standards NPS and CC Technology NP may MD be VB kept VVN or CC offered VVN for IN sale NN or CC sold VVN without IN being VBG sealed VVN under IN this DT subchapter NN . SENT c SYM A DT weight NN or CC measure NN that IN after IN sale NN must MD be VB assembled VVN before IN use NN may MD be VB kept VVN or CC offered VVN for IN sale NN or CC sold VVN without IN first RB being VBG sealed VVN under IN this DT subchapter NN but CC , , unless IN otherwise RB approved VVN by IN the DT department NN , , must MD be VB tested VVN and CC sealed VVN under IN this DT subchapter NN before IN use NN for IN weighing VVG or CC measuring VVG . SENT Acts NNS 1981 CD , , 67 CD th NN Leg NN . SENT , , p NN . SENT 1030 CD , , ch NN . SENT 388 CD , , 1 CD , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 1981 CD . SENT Amended VVN by IN Acts NNS 1989 CD , , 71 CD st NP Leg NN . SENT , , ch NN . SENT 230 CD , , 22 CD , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 1989 CD . SENT 13 CD . SENT 104 CD . SENT STATE NN SEALERS NNS . SENT a DT The NP commissioner NN may MD appoint VV deputies NNS , , as RB provided VVN for IN by IN appropriation NN , , and CC inspectors NNS , , lecturers NNS , , and CC other JJ employees NNS of IN the DT department NN to TO serve VV as IN state NN sealers NNS of IN weights NNS and CC measures NNS . SENT b SYM The DT jurisdiction NN of IN a DT state NN sealer NN is VBZ coextensive JJ with IN the DT limits NNS of IN the DT state NN . SENT A DT state NN sealer NN is VBZ entitled VVN to TO inspect VV and CC test VV weights NNS and CC measures NNS in IN any DT district NN or CC locality NN designated VVN by IN the DT department NN . SENT c SYM A DT deputy NN appointed VVN to TO serve VV as IN state NN sealer NN is VBZ entitled VVN to TO reimbursement NN for IN actual JJ traveling VVG expenses NNS while IN traveling VVG on IN the DT business NN of IN the DT state NN . SENT Acts NNS 1981 CD , , 67 CD th NN Leg NN . SENT , , p NN . SENT 1031 CD , , ch NN . SENT 388 CD , , 1 CD , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 1981 CD . SENT 13 CD . SENT 108 CD . SENT POWERS NNS AND CC DUTIES NNS OF IN SEALERS NNS . SENT a DT In IN addition NN to TO inspecting VVG , , testing NN , , and CC sealing VVG weights NNS and CC measures NNS , , each DT sealer NN and CC deputy JJ sealer NN shall MD . SENT 1 LS preserve VV all DT copies NNS of IN the DT standards NNS used VVN in IN conducting VVG tests NNS and CC keep VV the DT standards NNS in IN safe JJ and CC good JJ order NN when WRB not RB in IN use NN . SENT 2 LS keep VV a DT record NN of IN all DT work NN performed VVD , , including VVG inspections NNS made VVN , , and CC the DT name NN and CC post NN office NN address NN of IN each DT party NN . SENT A DT for IN whom WP a DT measurement NN , , test NN weight NN , , or CC inspection NN is VBZ made VVN . SENT B NN whose WP$ weight NN or CC measure NN is VBZ condemned VVN . SENT or CC C NP who WP is VBZ prosecuted VVN . SENT and CC 3 CD keep VVP a DT record NN of IN all DT violations NNS of IN this DT chapter NN and CC report VV those DT violations NNS to TO the DT department NN . SENT b SYM Repealed VVN by IN Acts NNS 2003 CD , , 78 CD th NN Leg NN . SENT , , ch NN . SENT 369 CD , , 1 CD 1 CD . SENT c SYM Repealed VVN by IN Acts NNS 2003 CD , , 78 CD th NN Leg NN . SENT , , ch NN . SENT 369 CD , , 1 CD 1 CD . SENT Acts NNS 1981 CD , , 67 CD th NN Leg NN . SENT , , p NN . SENT 1032 CD , , ch NN . SENT 388 CD , , 1 CD , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 1981 CD . SENT Amended VVN by IN Acts NNS 2003 CD , , 78 CD th NN Leg NN . SENT , , ch NN . SENT 369 CD , , 1 CD 1 CD , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 2003 CD . SENT 13 CD . SENT 109 CD . SENT RULES NNS GOVERNING VVG SEALERS NNS . SENT The DT department NN shall MD issue VV instructions NNS and CC adopt VV rules NNS governing VVG state NN sealers NNS as IN necessary JJ to TO carry VV out RP the DT purposes NNS of IN this DT chapter NN . SENT Acts NNS 1981 CD , , 67 CD th NN Leg NN . SENT , , p NN . SENT 1032 CD , , ch NN . SENT 388 CD , , 1 CD , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 1981 CD . SENT Amended VVN by IN Acts NNS 2003 CD , , 78 CD th NN Leg NN . SENT , , ch NN . SENT 369 CD , , 3 CD , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 2003 CD . SENT 13 CD . SENT 110 CD . SENT INSPECTING VVG , , TESTING NN , , AND CC SEALING VVG . SENT a DT In IN accordance NN with IN this DT subchapter NN , , each DT sealer NN may MD inspect VV and CC test VV all DT weights NNS and CC measures NNS used VVN in IN the DT locality NN to TO which WDT the DT sealer NN is VBZ assigned VVN . SENT b SYM If IN a DT sealer NN determines VVZ that IN a DT weight NN or CC measure NN corresponds VVZ to TO official JJ standards NNS , , the DT sealer NN shall MD place VV a DT seal NN or CC mark NN on IN the DT weight NN or CC measure NN under IN the DT sealer's JJ name NN showing VVG the DT date NN of IN inspection NN and CC that IN the DT weight NN or CC measure NN is VBZ correct JJ . SENT The DT sealer NN shall MD place VV the DT seal NN or CC mark NN so RB that IN it PP may MD be VB easily RB seen VVN . SENT Acts NNS 1981 CD , , 67 CD th NN Leg NN . SENT , , p NN . SENT 1032 CD , , ch NN . SENT 388 CD , , 1 CD , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 1981 CD . SENT Amended VVN by IN Acts NNS 1995 CD , , 74 CD th NN Leg NN . SENT , , ch NN . SENT 419 CD , , 4 CD . SENT 02 CD , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 1995 CD . SENT Acts NNS 2003 CD , , 78 CD th NN Leg NN . SENT , , ch NN . SENT 369 CD , , 4 CD , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 2003 CD . SENT 13 CD . SENT 111 CD . SENT REPAIR NN OR CC DESTRUCTION NN OF IN INCORRECT JJ WEIGHTS NNS OR CC MEASURES NNS . SENT a DT If IN , , in IN the DT judgment NN of IN the DT sealer NN , , a DT weight NN or CC measure NN found VVD to TO be VB incorrect JJ is VBZ not RB capable JJ of IN being VBG repaired VVN , , the DT sealer NN may MD condemn VV , , seize VV , , and CC destroy VV the DT weight NN or CC measure NN . SENT b SYM If IN , , in IN the DT judgment NN of IN the DT sealer NN , , an DT incorrect JJ weight NN or CC measure NN is VBZ capable JJ of IN being VBG repaired VVN , , the DT sealer NN shall MD place VV on IN the DT weight NN or CC measure VV a DT tag NN or CC other JJ mark NN with IN the DT words NNS Out IN of IN Order NP . SENT The DT owner NN or CC user NN of IN the DT weight NN or CC measure NN may MD have VH it PP repaired VVN within IN 30 CD days NNS , , but CC may MD not RB use VV or CC dispose VV of IN it PP until IN it PP is VBZ reinspected VVN and CC sealed VVN . SENT After IN repair NN , , the DT owner NN or CC user NN shall MD notify VV the DT sealer NN and CC the DT sealer NN shall MD reinspect VV the DT weight NN or CC measure NN . SENT If IN it PP is VBZ found VVN to TO be VB correct JJ , , the DT sealer NN shall MD remove VV the DT out RP of IN order NN tag NN and CC seal VV the DT weight NN or CC measure NN as IN provided VVN by IN Section NP 13 CD . SENT 110 CD of IN this DT code NN . SENT c SYM A DT person NN licensed VVN under IN Subchapter NN H NN shall MD offer VV to TO repair VV an DT incorrect JJ weight NN or CC measure NN before IN taking VVG the DT device NN out RP of IN service NN as IN provided VVN under IN Subsection NN b NN . SENT The DT weights NNS and CC measures NNS inspector NN may MD collect VV a DT fee NN for IN a DT repair NN made VVD to TO a DT weight NN or CC measure NN . SENT d SYM A DT person NN licensed VVN under IN Subchapter NN F NN , , G NP , , or CC H NP . SENT 1 CD may MD not RB collect VV a DT fee NN for IN the DT first JJ inspection NN of IN a DT device NN after IN the DT device NN is VBZ taken VVN out RP of IN service NN under IN Subsection NN b NN . SENT and CC 2 CD shall MD provide VV the DT owner NN or CC user NN of IN a DT device NN taken VVN out RP of IN service NN under IN Subsection NN b NN with IN a DT detailed JJ written JJ estimate NN of IN the DT cost NN of IN repair NN of IN the DT device NN . SENT Acts NNS 1981 CD , , 67 CD th NN Leg NN . SENT , , p NN . SENT 1032 CD , , ch NN . SENT 388 CD , , 1 CD , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 1981 CD . SENT Amended VVN by IN Acts NNS 1995 CD , , 74 CD th NN Leg NN . SENT , , ch NN . SENT 419 CD , , 4 CD . SENT 03 CD , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 1995 CD . SENT 13 CD . SENT 112 CD . SENT TESTS NNS FOR IN STATE NN INSTITUTIONS NNS . SENT As IN requested VVN by IN the DT State NP Purchasing NP and CC General NP Services NPS Commission NP or CC the DT governing VVG body NN of IN a DT state NN institution NN , , the DT department NN shall MD test VV each DT weight NN or CC measure NN used VVN by IN a DT state NN institution NN for IN any DT purpose NN , , including VVG a DT weight NN or CC measure NN used VVN in IN checking VVG the DT receipt NN and CC distribution NN of IN supplies NNS . SENT The DT department NN shall MD report VV results NNS of IN the DT test NN to TO the DT chairman NN of IN the DT governing VVG body NN of IN the DT institution NN . SENT Acts NNS 1981 CD , , 67 CD th NN Leg NN . SENT , , p NN . SENT 1033 CD , , ch NN . SENT 388 CD , , 1 CD , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 1981 CD . SENT Amended VVN by IN Acts NNS 1989 CD , , 71 CD st NP Leg NN . SENT , , ch NN . SENT 230 CD , , 23 CD , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 1989 CD . SENT 13 CD . SENT 113 CD . SENT STANDARDS NNS USED VVN IN IN INSPECTION NN . SENT a DT The DT standards NNS of IN weights NNS and CC measures NNS received VVN from IN the DT United NP States NPS and CC certified VVN by IN the DT National NP Institute NP of IN Standards NPS and CC Technology NP are VBP the DT state's JJ standards NNS by IN which WDT all DT state NN and CC local JJ standards NNS of IN weights NNS and CC measures NNS are VBP tried VVN , , authenticated VVN , , proved VVD , , and CC sealed VVN . SENT b SYM The DT department NN shall MD maintain VV the DT official JJ standards NNS in IN a DT safe JJ and CC suitable JJ place NN in IN the DT offices NNS of IN the DT department NN . SENT The DT standards NNS may MD not RB be VB moved VVN except IN for IN repairs NNS or CC certification NN . SENT The DT department NN shall MD maintain VV the DT standards NNS in IN good JJ order NN and CC shall MD submit VV them PP to TO the DT National NP Institute NP of IN Standards NPS and CC Technology NP for IN certification NN at IN least JJS once IN each DT 10 CD years NNS . SENT c SYM In IN addition NN to TO the DT standards NNS kept VVN by IN the DT state NN , , the DT department NN shall MD maintain VV a DT complete JJ set NN of IN copies NNS of IN the DT original JJ standards NNS for IN use NN in IN adjusting VVG local JJ standards NNS or CC in IN the DT performance NN of IN other JJ official JJ duties NNS . SENT The DT department NN may MD purchase VV additional JJ sets NNS of IN standards NNS as IN necessary JJ for IN use NN by IN state NN sealers NNS . SENT d SYM At IN the DT request NN of IN a DT city NN , , the DT department NN shall MD furnish VV the DT city NN with IN copies NNS of IN the DT state's JJ standards NNS or CC test NN and CC approve VV other JJ standards NNS acquired VVN by IN the DT city NN . SENT The DT city NN shall MD reimburse VV the DT state NN for IN the DT actual JJ cost NN of IN the DT standards NNS furnished VVN , , plus CC the DT costs NNS of IN freight NN and CC certification NN . SENT All DT standards NNS furnished VVN to TO or CC tested VVN for IN a DT city NN shall MD be VB true JJ and CC correct JJ , , sealed VVN and CC certified VVN by IN the DT commissioner NN , , and CC stamped VVD with IN the DT letter NN C NP . SENT The DT copies NNS used VVN by IN a DT city NN may MD be VB of IN any DT suitable JJ material NN or CC construction NN that IN the DT city NN requests NNS , , subject JJ to TO approval NN by IN the DT department NN . SENT e SYM The DT department NN shall MD inspect VV and CC correct VV the DT standards NNS used VVN by IN a DT local JJ sealer NN at IN least JJS once IN every DT two CD years NNS . SENT The DT department NN shall MD keep VV a DT record NN of IN the DT inspection NN and CC character NN of IN weights NNS and CC measures NNS inspected VVN under IN this DT subsection NN . SENT The DT city NN shall MD pay VV all DT expenses NNS incurred VVN in IN inspections NNS under IN this DT subsection NN . SENT Acts NNS 1981 CD , , 67 CD th NN Leg NN . SENT , , p NN . SENT 1033 CD , , ch NN . SENT 388 CD , , 1 CD , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 1981 CD . SENT Amended VVN by IN Acts NNS 1989 CD , , 71 CD st NP Leg NN . SENT , , ch NN . SENT 230 CD , , 24 CD , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 1989 CD . SENT 13 CD . SENT 114 CD . SENT TOLERANCES NNS . SENT a DT The NP department NN shall MD establish VV tolerances NNS and CC specifications NNS for IN commercial JJ weighing VVG and CC measuring VVG apparatus NN used VVN in IN this DT state NN . SENT The DT tolerances NNS and CC specifications NNS shall MD be VB similar JJ to TO those DT recommended VVN by IN the DT National NP Institute NP of IN Standards NPS and CC Technology NP . SENT b SYM A DT person NN commits VVZ an DT offense NN if IN the DT person NN fails VVZ or CC refuses VVZ to TO comply VV with IN the DT tolerances NNS and CC specifications NNS established VVN under IN this DT section NN . SENT Acts NNS 1981 CD , , 67 CD th NN Leg NN . SENT , , p NN . SENT 1033 CD , , ch NN . SENT 388 CD , , 1 CD , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 1981 CD . SENT Amended VVN by IN Acts NNS 1989 CD , , 71 CD st NP Leg NN . SENT , , ch NN . SENT 230 CD , , 25 CD , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 1989 CD . SENT 13 CD . SENT 115 CD . SENT FEES NNS FOR IN DEPARTMENT NN INSPECTION NN . SENT a DT The NP department NN shall MD collect VV a DT fee NN in IN accordance NN with IN this DT section NN for IN each DT test NN of IN a DT weight NN or CC measure NN required VVN by IN this DT subchapter NN or CC performed VVN on IN request NN of IN the DT owner NN . SENT b SYM Repealed VVN by IN Acts NNS 1995 CD , , 74 CD th NN Leg NN . SENT , , ch NN . SENT 419 CD , , 10 CD . SENT 09 CD 5 CD , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 1995 CD . SENT c SYM The DT department NN shall MD charge VV a DT fee NN , , as RB provided VVN by IN department NN rule NN , , for IN tolerance NN testing NN of IN a DT weight NN by IN the DT department's JJ metrology NN laboratory NN . SENT d SYM The DT department NN shall MD charge VV a DT fee NN , , as RB provided VVN by IN department NN rule NN , , for IN tolerance NN testing NN of IN a DT measure NN by IN the DT department's JJ metrology NN laboratory NN . SENT e SYM The DT department NN shall MD charge VV a DT fee NN , , as RB provided VVN by IN department NN rule NN , , for IN precision NN testing NN performed VVN by IN the DT department's JJ metrology NN laboratory NN . SENT f SYM The DT department NN shall MD charge VV a DT fee NN , , as RB provided VVN by IN department NN rule NN , , for IN precision NN testing NN of IN tapes NNS , , rules NNS , , glassware NN , , and CC other JJ measuring VVG devices NNS performed VVN by IN the DT department's JJ metrology NN laboratory NN . SENT g NN The DT department NN may MD collect VV the DT fees NNS prescribed VVN by IN this DT section NN only RB once RB annually RB unless IN requested VVN to TO perform VV additional JJ tests NNS by IN the DT owner NN of IN the DT weight NN or CC measure NN . SENT h NN This DT section NN does VVZ not RB prevent VV a DT city NN from IN operating VVG an DT agency NN for IN the DT testing NN of IN weights NNS and CC measures NNS . SENT Acts NNS 1981 CD , , 67 CD th NN Leg NN . SENT , , p NN . SENT 1034 CD , , ch NN . SENT 388 CD , , 1 CD , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 1981 CD . SENT Amended VVN by IN Acts NNS 1983 CD , , 68 CD th NN Leg NN . SENT , , p NN . SENT 4282 CD , , ch NN . SENT 682 CD , , 1 CD , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 1983 CD . SENT Acts NNS 1985 CD , , 69 CD th NN Leg NN . SENT , , ch NN . SENT 239 CD , , 57 CD c SYM , , d NN , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 1985 CD . SENT Acts NNS 1991 CD , , 72 CD nd NN Leg NN . SENT , , 1 CD st NP C NP . SENT S PP . SENT , , ch NN . SENT 5 CD , , 9 CD . SENT 02 CD , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 1991 CD . SENT Acts NNS 1995 CD , , 74 CD th NN Leg NN . SENT , , ch NN . SENT 419 CD , , 2 CD . SENT 06 CD , , 10 CD . SENT 09 CD 5 CD , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 1995 CD . SENT 13 CD . SENT 1151 CD . SENT FEES NNS FOR IN REGISTRATION NN . SENT a DT The NP department NN may MD charge VV a DT fee NN for IN the DT registration NN of IN a DT pump NN , , scale NN , , or CC bulk NN or CC liquefied VVN petroleum NN gas NN metering VVG device NN registered VVN under IN Section NP 13 CD . SENT 1011 CD of IN this DT code NN . SENT The DT department NN shall MD determine VV the DT amount NN of IN the DT fee NN based VVN on IN the DT number NN and CC the DT capacity NN of IN the DT scales NNS , , pumps NNS , , or CC metering VVG devices NNS being VBG operated VVN . SENT b SYM The DT department NN shall MD charge VV an DT annual JJ fee NN , , as RB provided VVN by IN department NN rule NN , , for IN registration NN of IN a DT pump NN . SENT c SYM The DT department NN shall MD charge VV an DT annual JJ fee NN , , as RB provided VVN by IN department NN rule NN , , for IN registration NN of IN a DT scale NN . SENT d SYM The DT department NN shall MD charge VV an DT annual JJ fee NN , , as RB provided VVN by IN department NN rule NN , , for IN registration NN of IN a DT bulk NN or CC liquefied VVN petroleum NN gas NN metering VVG device NN . SENT e SYM A DT fee NN charged VVN under IN this DT section NN is VBZ due JJ on IN the DT registration NN date NN set VVN by IN the DT department NN . SENT f SYM The DT department NN may MD assess VV a DT late JJ fee NN against IN a DT person NN who WP fails VVZ to TO make VV timely JJ payment NN of IN an DT annual JJ registration NN fee NN . SENT Added VVN by IN Acts NNS 1985 CD , , 69 CD th NN Leg NN . SENT , , ch NN . SENT 239 CD , , 57 CD a DT , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 1985 CD . SENT Amended VVN by IN Acts NNS 1991 CD , , 72 CD nd NN Leg NN . SENT , , 1 CD st NP C NP . SENT S PP . SENT , , ch NN . SENT 5 CD , , 9 CD . SENT 03 CD , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 1991 CD . SENT Acts NNS 1995 CD , , 74 CD th NN Leg NN . SENT , , ch NN . SENT 419 CD , , 2 CD . SENT 07 CD , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 1995 CD . SENT 13 CD . SENT 116 CD . SENT USE NN OR CC SALE NN OF IN UNSEALED VVN WEIGHT NN OR CC MEASURE NN . SENT a DT A NP person NN commits VVZ an DT offense NN if IN the DT person NN or CC the DT person's NNS servant NN or CC agent NN . SENT 1 CD offers NNS or CC exposes VVZ for IN sale NN , , hire VV , , or CC award NN or CC sells VVZ an DT unsealed VVN weight NN or CC measure NN . SENT 2 CD uses NNS an DT unsealed VVN weight NN or CC measure NN in IN . SENT A DT buying VVG or CC selling VVG a DT commodity NN or CC item NN . SENT B SYM computing VVG a DT charge NN for IN services NNS rendered VVN on IN the DT basis NN of IN weight NN or CC measure NN . SENT or CC C NP determining VVG a DT weight NN or CC measure NN , , if IN a DT charge NN is VBZ made VVN for IN that DT determination NN . SENT or CC 3 CD possesses VVZ an DT unsealed VVN weight NN or CC measure NN . SENT b SYM In IN this DT section NN , , a DT weight NN or CC measure NN is VBZ unsealed VVN if IN it PP has VHZ not RB been VBN sealed VVN within IN the DT past JJ year NN in IN accordance NN with IN this DT subchapter NN . SENT Acts NNS 1981 CD , , 67 CD th NN Leg NN . SENT , , p NN . SENT 1035 CD , , ch NN . SENT 388 CD , , 1 CD , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 1981 CD . SENT 13 CD . SENT 117 CD . SENT REFUSING VVG TO TO PERMIT VV TEST NN OF IN WEIGHT NN OR CC MEASURE NN . SENT A DT person NN commits VVZ an DT offense NN if IN the DT person NN neglects VVZ or CC refuses VVZ to TO exhibit VV a DT weight NN or CC measure NN under IN the DT person's JJ control NN or CC in IN the DT person's JJ possession NN to TO the DT department NN or CC a DT sealer NN for IN inspection NN or CC examination NN as IN required VVN by IN law NN . SENT Acts NNS 1981 CD , , 67 CD th NN Leg NN . SENT , , p NN . SENT 1035 CD , , ch NN . SENT 388 CD , , 1 CD , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 1981 CD . SENT 13 CD . SENT 118 CD . SENT HINDERING VVG SEALER NN . SENT A DT person NN commits VVZ an DT offense NN if IN the DT person NN hinders VVZ or CC obstructs VVZ in IN any DT way NN the DT department NN or CC a DT sealer NN in IN the DT performance NN of IN official JJ duties NNS . SENT Acts NNS 1981 CD , , 67 CD th NN Leg NN . SENT , , p NN . SENT 1035 CD , , ch NN . SENT 388 CD , , 1 CD , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 1981 CD . SENT 13 CD . SENT 119 CD . SENT REMOVAL NN OF IN SEALER'S NP TAG NN . SENT A DT person NN commits VVZ an DT offense NN if IN the DT person NN removes VVZ or CC obliterates VVZ a DT tag NN or CC device NN placed VVN on IN a DT weight NN or CC measure NN under IN Section NP 13 CD . SENT 110 CD or CC 13 CD . SENT 111 CD of IN this DT code NN . SENT Acts NNS 1981 CD , , 67 CD th NN Leg NN . SENT , , p NN . SENT 1035 CD , , ch NN . SENT 388 CD , , 1 CD , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 1981 CD . SENT 13 CD . SENT 120 CD . SENT SALE NN OR CC USE NN OF IN FALSE JJ WEIGHTS NNS OR CC MEASURES NNS . SENT a DT The NP department NN may MD condemn VV and CC prohibit VV the DT sale NN or CC distribution NN of IN any DT false JJ weight NN or CC measure NN that WDT is VBZ sold VVN , , offered VVN for IN sale NN , , or CC about RB to TO be VB sold VVN in IN this DT state NN . SENT b SYM A DT person NN commits VVZ an DT offense NN if IN the DT person NN or CC the DT person's NNS servant NN or CC agent NN . SENT 1 CD offers NNS or CC exposes VVZ for IN sale NN , , hire VV , , or CC award NN or CC sells VVZ a DT false JJ weight NN or CC measure NN . SENT 2 CD possesses VVZ a DT false JJ weight NN or CC measure NN . SENT or CC 3 CD sells VVZ , , offers VVZ for IN sale NN , , uses VVZ , , or CC possesses VVZ for IN the DT purpose NN of IN sale NN or CC use VV a DT device NN or CC instrument NN to TO be VB used VVN to TO falsify VV or CC intended VVD to TO falsify VV a DT weight NN or CC measure NN . SENT c SYM In IN this DT section NN , , false JJ weight NN or CC measure NN has VHZ the DT meaning NN assigned VVN by IN Section NP 13 CD . SENT 037 CD of IN this DT code NN . SENT Acts NNS 1981 CD , , 67 CD th NN Leg NN . SENT , , p NN . SENT 1035 CD , , ch NN . SENT 388 CD , , 1 CD , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 1981 CD . SENT 13 CD . SENT 121 CD . SENT DISPOSING VVG OF IN CONDEMNED VVN WEIGHT NN . SENT A DT person NN commits VVZ an DT offense NN if IN the DT person NN or CC the DT person's NNS servant NN or CC agent NN disposes VVZ of IN a DT weight NN or CC measure NN condemned VVN under IN Section NP 13 CD . SENT 111 CD or CC 13 CD . SENT 120 CD of IN this DT code NN in IN a DT manner NN contrary NN to TO those DT sections NNS . SENT Acts NNS 1981 CD , , 67 CD th NN Leg NN . SENT , , p NN . SENT 1036 CD , , ch NN . SENT 388 CD , , 1 CD , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 1981 CD . SENT 13 CD . SENT 122 CD . SENT PENALTIES NNS . SENT An DT offense NN under IN Section NP 13 CD . SENT 114 CD or CC each DT of IN Sections NNS 13 CD . SENT 116 CD through IN 13 CD . SENT 121 CD is VBZ a DT Class NP C NP misdemeanor NN . SENT Acts NNS 1981 CD , , 67 CD th NN Leg NN . SENT , , p NN . SENT 1036 CD , , ch NN . SENT 388 CD , , 1 CD , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 1981 CD . SENT Amended VVN by IN Acts NNS 1989 CD , , 71 CD st NP Leg NN . SENT , , ch NN . SENT 230 CD , , 26 CD , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 1989 CD . SENT Acts NNS 2003 CD , , 78 CD th NN Leg NN . SENT , , ch NN . SENT 369 CD , , 5 CD , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 2003 CD . SENT SUBCHAPTER NN E NN . SENT PUBLIC JJ WEIGHER NN 13 CD . SENT 251 CD . SENT DEFINITION NN . SENT In IN this DT subchapter NN , , public JJ weigher NN means VVZ a DT person NN who WP is VBZ elected VVN or CC appointed VVN to TO issue VV an DT official JJ certificate NN declaring VVG the DT accurate JJ weight NN or CC measure NN of IN a DT commodity NN that IN the DT person NN is VBZ requested VVN to TO weigh VV . SENT Acts NNS 1981 CD , , 67 CD th NN Leg NN . SENT , , p NN . SENT 1039 CD , , ch NN . SENT 388 CD , , 1 CD , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 1981 CD . SENT Amended VVN by IN Acts NNS 1981 CD , , 67 CD th NN Leg NN . SENT , , p NN . SENT 2592 CD , , ch NN . SENT 693 CD , , 14 CD , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 1981 CD . SENT 13 CD . SENT 252 CD . SENT APPOINTMENT NN OF IN PUBLIC JJ WEIGHERS NNS . SENT a DT The NP department NN may MD appoint VV public JJ weighers NNS of IN the DT following VVG classifications NNS . SENT 1 LS appointed VVN county NN public JJ weighers NNS , , who WP may MD issue VV an DT official JJ certificate NN only RB for IN the DT weight NN or CC measure NN of IN a DT commodity NN weighed VVD in IN the DT county NN for IN which WDT the DT public JJ weigher NN is VBZ appointed VVN . SENT and CC 2 CD state NN public JJ weighers NNS , , who WP may MD issue VV an DT official JJ certificate NN for IN the DT weight NN or CC measure NN of IN a DT commodity NN weighed VVD anywhere RB in IN the DT state NN . SENT b SYM An DT appointed VVN public JJ weigher NN serves VVZ for IN a DT term NN of IN two CD years NNS . SENT c SYM An DT appointed VVN county NN public JJ weigher NN is VBZ not RB required VVN to TO reside VV in IN the DT county NN for IN which WDT the DT public JJ weigher NN is VBZ appointed VVN . SENT Acts NNS 1981 CD , , 67 CD th NN Leg NN . SENT , , p NN . SENT 1039 CD , , ch NN . SENT 388 CD , , 1 CD , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 1981 CD . SENT Amended VVN by IN Acts NNS 1981 CD , , 67 CD th NN Leg NN . SENT , , p NN . SENT 2592 CD , , ch NN . SENT 693 CD , , 14 CD , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 1981 CD . SENT Acts NNS 1993 CD , , 73 CD rd NN Leg NN . SENT , , ch NN . SENT 50 CD , , 1 CD , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 1993 CD . SENT 13 CD . SENT 253 CD . SENT ELECTION NN OF IN PUBLIC JJ WEIGHERS NNS . SENT a DT The DT commissioners NNS court NN of IN a DT county NN by IN order NN may MD provide VV for IN the DT election NN of IN a DT public JJ weigher NN to TO serve VV only RB within IN the DT county NN for IN which WDT the DT weigher NN is VBZ elected VVN . SENT The DT department NN may MD appoint VV one CD or CC more JJR county NN public JJ weighers NNS to TO serve VV in IN a DT county NN in IN addition NN to TO a DT public JJ weigher NN elected VVN under IN this DT section NN . SENT b SYM An DT elected VVN county NN public JJ weigher NN must MD obtain VV a DT certificate NN of IN authority NN as IN provided VVN by IN Section NP 13 CD . SENT 255 CD of IN this DT code NN and CC must MD execute VV a DT bond NN as IN provided VVN by IN Section NP 13 CD . SENT 256 CD of IN this DT code NN before IN issuing VVG an DT official JJ certificate NN of IN weight NN or CC measure NN . SENT A DT county NN public JJ weigher NN elected VVN under IN this DT section NN is VBZ subject JJ to TO rules NNS adopted VVN by IN the DT commissioners NNS court NN . SENT c SYM A DT public JJ weigher NN elected VVN under IN this DT section NN serves VVZ for IN a DT term NN of IN four CD years NNS and CC may MD be VB removed VVN from IN office NN under IN Chapter NP 87 CD , , Local NP Government NP Code NP . SENT Acts NNS 1981 CD , , 67 CD th NN Leg NN . SENT , , p NN . SENT 1040 CD , , ch NN . SENT 388 CD , , 1 CD , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 1981 CD . SENT Amended VVN by IN Acts NNS 1981 CD , , 67 CD th NN Leg NN . SENT , , p NN . SENT 2592 CD , , ch NN . SENT 693 CD , , 14 CD , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 1981 CD . SENT Acts NNS 1987 CD , , 70 CD th NN Leg NN . SENT , , ch NN . SENT 149 CD , , 29 CD , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 1987 CD . SENT Acts NNS 1987 CD , , 70 CD th NN Leg NN . SENT , , ch NN . SENT 190 CD , , 1 CD , , eff VV . SENT May NP 27 CD , , 1987 CD . SENT 13 CD . SENT 2535 CD . SENT LOCAL JJ OPTION NN ELECTION NN TO TO ABOLISH VV OFFICE NN . SENT a DT The DT office NN of IN elected VVN county NN public JJ weigher NN is VBZ abolished VVN in IN a DT county NN if IN the DT abolition NN is VBZ approved VVN by IN a DT majority NN of IN the DT votes NNS received VVN at IN an DT election NN ordered VVN under IN this DT section NN . SENT The DT commissioners NNS court NN of IN the DT county NN shall MD order VV the DT election NN in IN the DT county NN if IN the DT court NN by IN order NN proposes VVZ that IN the DT office NN of IN elected VVN county NN public JJ weigher NN be VB abolished VVN . SENT The DT commissioners NNS court NN shall MD order VV the DT election NN to TO be VB held VVN on IN the DT next JJ authorized JJ election NN date NN that WDT occurs VVZ after IN the DT 45 CD th NN day NN after IN the DT date NN of IN the DT court NN order NN proposing VVG abolition NN of IN the DT office NN . SENT b SYM The DT commissioners NNS court NN shall MD order VV the DT ballot NN for IN the DT election NN to TO be VB printed VVN to TO provide VV for IN voting VVG for IN or CC against IN the DT proposition NN . SENT Abolishing VVG the DT office NN of IN elected VVN county NN public JJ weigher NN . SENT c SYM The DT abolition NN of IN the DT office NN takes VVZ effect NN on IN the DT January NP 1 CD following VVG the DT date NN of IN the DT election NN . SENT After IN the DT abolition NN of IN the DT office NN , , the DT commissioners NNS court NN shall MD transfer VV to TO the DT department NN the DT records NNS of IN the DT abolished VVN office NN . SENT Added VVN by IN Acts NNS 1993 CD , , 73 CD rd NN Leg NN . SENT , , ch NN . SENT 211 CD , , 1 CD , , eff VV . SENT Aug NN . SENT 30 CD , , 1993 CD . SENT 13 CD . SENT 254 CD . SENT DEPUTY JJ PUBLIC JJ WEIGHERS NNS . SENT a DT A NP county NN public NN weigher NN , , whether IN elected VVN or CC appointed VVN , , may MD appoint VV the DT number NN of IN deputies NNS that IN the DT public JJ weigher NN believes VVZ necessary JJ to TO assist VV the DT public JJ weigher NN in IN weighing VVG commodities NNS within IN the DT county NN . SENT The DT deputy NN may MD not RB issue VV an DT official JJ weight NN certificate NN for IN a DT commodity NN weighed VVD outside IN the DT county NN for IN which WDT the DT deputy NN is VBZ appointed VVN . SENT A DT county NN public JJ weigher NN shall MD notify VV the DT department NN of IN the DT appointment NN of IN a DT deputy NN . SENT A DT deputy JJ public JJ weigher NN may MD serve VV in IN office NN until IN the DT expiration NN of IN the DT term NN of IN the DT county NN public JJ weigher NN who WP appointed VVD the DT deputy NN . SENT b SYM A DT state NN public JJ weigher NN may MD not RB appoint VV a DT deputy JJ public JJ weigher NN . SENT c SYM A DT deputy JJ county NN public NN weigher NN is VBZ not RB required VVN to TO live VV in IN the DT county NN for IN which WDT the DT deputy JJ county NN public NN weigher NN is VBZ appointed VVN . SENT Acts NNS 1981 CD , , 67 CD th NN Leg NN . SENT , , p NN . SENT 1040 CD , , ch NN . SENT 388 CD , , 1 CD , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 1981 CD . SENT Amended VVN by IN Acts NNS 1981 CD , , 67 CD th NN Leg NN . SENT , , p NN . SENT 2592 CD , , ch NN . SENT 693 CD , , 14 CD , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 1981 CD . SENT Acts NNS 1993 CD , , 73 CD rd NN Leg NN . SENT , , ch NN . SENT 50 CD , , 2 CD , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 1993 CD . SENT 13 CD . SENT 255 CD . SENT CERTIFICATE NN . SENT a DT A NP public JJ weigher NN , , whether IN elected VVN or CC appointed VVN , , or CC deputy JJ public JJ weigher NN may MD not RB officially RB weigh VV a DT commodity NN unless IN the DT weigher NN has VHZ obtained VVN from IN the DT department NN a DT certificate NN of IN authority NN . SENT b SYM A DT state NN public JJ weigher NN must MD submit VV a DT nonrefundable JJ fee NN , , as RB provided VVN by IN department NN rule NN , , with IN the DT application NN for IN a DT certificate NN of IN authority NN . SENT A DT county NN public JJ weigher NN or CC a DT deputy JJ public JJ weigher NN must MD submit VV a DT fee NN , , as RB provided VVN by IN department NN rule NN , , with IN the DT application NN for IN a DT certificate NN of IN authority NN . SENT Acts NNS 1981 CD , , 67 CD th NN Leg NN . SENT , , p NN . SENT 1040 CD , , ch NN . SENT 388 CD , , 1 CD , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 1981 CD . SENT Amended VVN by IN Acts NNS 1981 CD , , 67 CD th NN Leg NN . SENT , , p NN . SENT 2592 CD , , ch NN . SENT 693 CD , , 14 CD , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 1981 CD . SENT Acts NNS 1985 CD , , 69 CD th NN Leg NN . SENT , , ch NN . SENT 239 CD , , 59 CD , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 1985 CD . SENT Acts NNS 1989 CD , , 71 CD st NP Leg NN . SENT , , ch NN . SENT 230 CD , , 30 CD , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 1989 CD . SENT Acts NNS 1991 CD , , 72 CD nd NN Leg NN . SENT , , 1 CD st NP C NP . SENT S PP . SENT , , ch NN . SENT 5 CD , , 9 CD . SENT 04 CD , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 1991 CD . SENT Acts NNS 1995 CD , , 74 CD th NN Leg NN . SENT , , ch NN . SENT 419 CD , , 2 CD . SENT 08 CD , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 1995 CD . SENT 13 CD . SENT 2555 CD . SENT REVOCATION NN , , MODIFICATION NN , , OR CC SUSPENSION NN OF IN CERTIFICATE NN . SENT a DT The NP department NN shall MD revoke VV , , modify VV , , or CC suspend VV the DT certificate NN of IN authority NN of IN an DT appointed VVN public JJ weigher NN or CC a DT deputy NN of IN an DT appointed VVN county NN public JJ weigher NN , , assess VV an DT administrative JJ penalty NN , , place NN on IN probation NN the DT person NN whose WP$ certificate NN has VHZ been VBN suspended VVN , , or CC reprimand VV an DT appointed VVN public JJ weigher NN or CC a DT deputy NN of IN an DT appointed VVN county NN public JJ weigher NN for IN a DT violation NN of IN this DT subchapter NN or CC a DT rule NN adopted VVN by IN the DT department NN under IN this DT subchapter NN . SENT b SYM If IN a DT certificate NN suspension NN is VBZ probated VVN , , the DT department NN may MD require VV the DT person NN to TO . SENT 1 CD report NN regularly RB to TO the DT department NN on IN matters NNS that WDT are VBP the DT basis NN of IN the DT probation NN . SENT 2 CD limit NN practice NN to TO the DT areas NNS prescribed VVN by IN the DT department NN . SENT or CC 3 CD continue VVP or CC renew VV professional JJ education NN until IN the DT person NN attains VVZ a DT degree NN of IN skill NN satisfactory JJ to TO the DT department NN in IN those DT areas NNS that WDT are VBP the DT basis NN of IN the DT probation NN . SENT c SYM If IN the DT department NN proposes VVZ to TO revoke VV , , modify VV , , or CC suspend VV a DT person's NNS certificate NN , , the DT person NN is VBZ entitled VVN to TO a DT hearing NN conducted VVN under IN Section NP 12 CD . SENT 032 CD . SENT The DT decision NN of IN the DT department NN is VBZ appealable JJ in IN the DT same JJ manner NN as IN provided VVN for IN contested JJ cases NNS under IN Chapter NP 2001 CD , , Government NP Code NP . SENT Added VVN by IN Acts NNS 1989 CD , , 71 CD st NP Leg NN . SENT , , ch NN . SENT 230 CD , , 31 CD , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 1989 CD . SENT Amended VVN by IN Acts NNS 1995 CD , , 74 CD th NN Leg NN . SENT , , ch NN . SENT 76 CD , , 5 CD . SENT 95 CD 49 CD , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 1995 CD . SENT Acts NNS 1995 CD , , 74 CD th NN Leg NN . SENT , , ch NN . SENT 419 CD , , 3 CD . SENT 03 CD , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 1995 CD . SENT 13 CD . SENT 256 CD . SENT BOND NN . SENT a DT Each DT county NN public JJ weigher NN , , whether IN elected VVN or CC appointed VVN , , and CC each DT deputy JJ public JJ weigher NN shall MD execute VV for IN the DT full JJ term NN of IN office NN a DT bond NN that WDT is VBZ in IN the DT amount NN of IN 2 CD , , 500 CD , , approved VVN by IN the DT department NN , , and CC made VVD payable JJ to TO the DT county NN judge NN of IN the DT county NN for IN which WDT the DT weigher NN is VBZ elected VVN or CC appointed VVN . SENT The DT bond NN must MD be VB conditioned VVN on IN the DT accurate JJ weight NN or CC measure NN of IN a DT commodity NN being VBG reflected VVN on IN the DT certificate NN issued VVN by IN the DT public JJ weigher NN or CC deputy NN , , on IN the DT protection NN of IN a DT commodity NN that IN the DT public JJ weigher NN or CC deputy NN is VBZ requested VVN to TO weigh VV or CC measure VV , , and CC on IN compliance NN with IN all DT laws NNS and CC rules NNS governing VVG public JJ weighers NNS . SENT The DT bond NN shall MD be VB filed VVN with IN the DT county NN clerk's NN office NN in IN the DT county NN for IN which WDT the DT public JJ weigher NN or CC deputy NN is VBZ appointed VVN or CC elected VVN . SENT The DT bond NN is VBZ not RB void JJ on IN first JJ recovery NN . SENT A DT person NN injured VVN by IN the DT public JJ weigher NN may MD sue VV on IN the DT bond NN . SENT b SYM Each DT state NN public JJ weigher NN shall MD execute VV a DT bond NN similar JJ to TO the DT bond NN required VVN under IN Subsection NN a DT of IN this DT section NN , , except IN that WDT the DT bond NN is VBZ for IN 10 CD , , 000 CD , , made VVN payable JJ to TO the DT State NP of IN Texas NP , , and CC filed VVD with IN the DT department NN . SENT Acts NNS 1981 CD , , 67 CD th NN Leg NN . SENT , , p NN . SENT 1040 CD , , ch NN . SENT 388 CD , , 1 CD , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 1981 CD . SENT Amended VVN by IN Acts NNS 1981 CD , , 67 CD th NN Leg NN . SENT , , p NN . SENT 2593 CD , , ch NN . SENT 693 CD , , 14 CD , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 1981 CD . SENT 13 CD . SENT 257 CD . SENT RECORDING NN OF IN WEIGHTS NNS AND CC MEASURES NNS . SENT a DT On IN each DT certificate NN of IN weight NN or CC measure NN that IN a DT public JJ weigher NN or CC deputy JJ public JJ weigher NN issues NNS , , the DT public JJ weigher NN or CC deputy JJ public JJ weigher NN shall MD include VV the DT . SENT 1 CD time NN and CC date NN that IN the DT weight NN or CC measurement NN was VBD taken VVN . SENT 2 CD signature NN and CC license NN number NN of IN the DT public JJ weigher NN or CC deputy JJ public JJ weigher NN . SENT and CC 3 CD seal NN of IN the DT department NN . SENT b SYM A DT public JJ weigher NN shall MD retain VV in IN a DT well RB bound VVN book NN a DT copy NN of IN each DT certificate NN . SENT The DT department NN and CC members NNS of IN the DT general JJ public NN may MD inspect VV the DT record NN on IN request NN . SENT Acts NNS 1981 CD , , 67 CD th NN Leg NN . SENT , , p NN . SENT 1041 CD , , ch NN . SENT 388 CD , , 1 CD , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 1981 CD . SENT Amended VVN by IN Acts NNS 1981 CD , , 67 CD th NN Leg NN . SENT , , p NN . SENT 2593 CD , , ch NN . SENT 693 CD , , 14 CD , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 1981 CD . SENT Acts NNS 1993 CD , , 73 CD rd NN Leg NN . SENT , , ch NN . SENT 50 CD , , 3 CD , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 1993 CD . SENT 13 CD . SENT 258 CD . SENT DUTIES NNS OF IN THE DT DEPARTMENT NN . SENT The DT department NN shall MD supervise VV public JJ weighers NNS and CC shall MD adopt VV rules NNS necessary JJ to TO enforce VV this DT subchapter NN . SENT On IN application NN by IN an DT interested JJ party NN , , the DT department NN shall MD review VV the DT weight NN or CC measure NN of IN a DT commodity NN certified VVN by IN a DT public JJ weigher NN and CC may MD require VV the DT commodity NN to TO be VB reweighed VVN or CC remeasured VVN . SENT Acts NNS 1981 CD , , 67 CD th NN Leg NN . SENT , , p NN . SENT 1041 CD , , ch NN . SENT 388 CD , , 1 CD , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 1981 CD . SENT Amended VVN by IN Acts NNS 1981 CD , , 67 CD th NN Leg NN . SENT , , p NN . SENT 2593 CD , , ch NN . SENT 693 CD , , 14 CD , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 1981 CD . SENT 13 CD . SENT 259 CD . SENT PENALTY NN FOR IN ISSUING VVG A DT FALSE JJ CERTIFICATE NN . SENT a DT A NP public JJ weigher NN or CC deputy JJ public JJ weigher NN who WP intentionally RB or CC knowingly RB issues VVZ a DT certificate NN of IN weight NN or CC measure NN giving VVG a DT false JJ weight NN or CC measure NN for IN a DT commodity NN weighed VVD or CC measured VVD commits VVZ an DT offense NN . SENT b SYM An DT offense NN under IN this DT section NN is VBZ a DT Class NP B NP misdemeanor NN . SENT Acts NNS 1981 CD , , 67 CD th NN Leg NN . SENT , , p NN . SENT 1041 CD , , ch NN . SENT 388 CD , , 1 CD , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 1981 CD . SENT Amended VVN by IN Acts NNS 1981 CD , , 67 CD th NN Leg NN . SENT , , p NN . SENT 2593 CD , , ch NN . SENT 693 CD , , 14 CD , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 1981 CD . SENT 13 CD . SENT 260 CD . SENT PENALTY NN FOR IN ISSUING VVG CERTIFICATE NN WITHOUT IN AUTHORITY NN . SENT a DT A NP person NN who WP intentionally RB or CC knowingly RB issues VVZ an DT official JJ certificate NN of IN weight NN or CC measure NN for IN any DT commodity NN without IN first RB obtaining VVG a DT certificate NN of IN authority NN under IN Section NP 13 CD . SENT 255 CD of IN this DT code NN , , who WP issues VVZ an DT official JJ certificate NN of IN weight NN or CC measure NN after IN revocation NN of IN the DT person's JJ certificate NN of IN authority NN , , or CC who WP issues VVZ an DT official JJ certificate NN of IN weight NN or CC measure NN without IN executing VVG a DT bond NN as IN required VVN under IN Section NP 13 CD . SENT 256 CD of IN this DT code NN commits VVZ an DT offense NN . SENT b SYM An DT offense NN under IN this DT section NN is VBZ a DT Class NP C NP misdemeanor NN . SENT Acts NNS 1981 CD , , 67 CD th NN Leg NN . SENT , , p NN . SENT 1041 CD , , ch NN . SENT 388 CD , , 1 CD , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 1981 CD . SENT Amended VVN by IN Acts NNS 1981 CD , , 67 CD th NN Leg NN . SENT , , p NN . SENT 2593 CD , , ch NN . SENT 693 CD , , 14 CD , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 1981 CD . SENT 13 CD . SENT 261 CD . SENT POWER NN OF IN DEPARTMENT NN . SENT RULES NNS . SENT The DT department NN may MD adopt VV rules NNS governing VVG the DT procedures NNS to TO be VB followed VVN in IN administering VVG the DT fees NNS imposed VVN under IN this DT subchapter NN . SENT Added VVN by IN Acts NNS 1985 CD , , 69 CD th NN Leg NN . SENT , , ch NN . SENT 239 CD , , 60 CD , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 1985 CD . SENT SUBCHAPTER NN F NN . SENT INSPECTION NN AND CC TESTING NN OF IN LIQUEFIED VVN PETROLEUM NN GAS NN METERS NNS 13 CD . SENT 301 CD . SENT DEFINITIONS NNS . SENT In IN this DT subchapter NN . SENT 1 CD Person NP means VVZ any DT individual NN , , partnership NN , , firm NN , , corporation NN , , association NN , , or CC any DT other JJ business NN entity NN . SENT 2 LS Liquefied VVN petroleum NN gas NN meter NN means VVZ a DT device NN which WDT is VBZ used VVN for IN the DT measurement NN of IN liquefied VVN petroleum NN gas NN in IN a DT liquid JJ state NN , , whether IN the DT device NN is VBZ installed VVN in IN a DT permanent JJ location NN or CC mounted VVD on IN a DT vehicle NN . SENT Added VVN by IN Acts NNS 1993 CD , , 73 CD rd NN Leg NN . SENT , , ch NN . SENT 1016 CD , , 9 CD , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 1993 CD . SENT 13 CD . SENT 302 CD . SENT LICENSE NN REQUIREMENT NN . SENT a DT A NP person NN may MD not RB inspect VV or CC test VV liquefied VVN petroleum NN gas NN meters NNS unless IN the DT person NN holds VVZ a DT license NN issued VVN under IN this DT subchapter NN . SENT b SYM The DT department NN shall MD issue VV a DT license NN to TO a DT person NN who WP meets VVZ the DT requirements NNS of IN this DT subchapter NN . SENT c SYM Each DT license NN holder NN under IN this DT subchapter NN shall MD conduct VV inspecting VVG or CC testing VVG activities NNS in IN compliance NN with IN the DT rules NNS of IN the DT department NN . SENT d SYM A DT license NN holder NN shall MD maintain VV and CC submit VV to TO the DT department NN a DT report NN and CC record NN of IN all DT inspecting VVG or CC testing VVG activities NNS compiled VVN in IN accordance NN with IN the DT rules NNS of IN the DT department NN . SENT e SYM A DT license NN shall MD not RB be VB required VVN of IN a DT corporation NN , , partnership NN , , joint JJ venture NN , , or CC an DT employee NN of IN any DT such JJ entity NN which WDT owns VVZ or CC operates VVZ a DT natural JJ gas NN treatment NN or CC extraction NN facility NN . SENT Added VVN by IN Acts NNS 1993 CD , , 73 CD rd NN Leg NN . SENT , , ch NN . SENT 1016 CD , , 9 CD , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 1993 CD . SENT 13 CD . SENT 303 CD . SENT GENERAL JJ REQUIREMENTS NNS FOR IN LICENSE NN ISSUANCE NN OR CC RENEWAL NN . SENT Before IN a DT license NN is VBZ issued VVN or CC renewed VVN by IN the DT department NN under IN this DT subchapter NN . SENT 1 LS the DT person NN applying VVG for IN the DT license NN or CC renewal NN of IN the DT license NN shall MD provide VV the DT department NN proof NN of IN completion NN of IN a DT department NN approved VVD academic JJ , , trade NN , , or CC professional JJ course NN of IN instruction NN required VVN by IN the DT department's JJ rules NNS . SENT 2 LS the DT person NN shall MD file VV with IN the DT department NN an DT insurance NN policy NN or CC other JJ proof NN of IN insurance NN evidencing VVG that IN the DT applicant NN has VHZ a DT completed VVN operations NNS liability NN insurance NN policy NN issued VVN by IN an DT insurance NN company NN authorized VVD to TO do VV business NN in IN this DT state NN or CC by IN a DT surplus NN lines NNS insurer NN that WDT meets VVZ the DT requirements NNS of IN Chapter NP 981 CD , , Insurance NP Code NP , , and CC rules NNS adopted VVN by IN the DT commissioner NN of IN insurance NN in IN an DT amount NN set VVN by IN the DT department NN and CC based VVN on IN the DT type NN of IN licensed JJ activities NNS to TO be VB provided VVN . SENT and CC 3 CD the DT department NN , , to TO verify VV compliance NN with IN trade NN practices NNS , , rules NNS of IN the DT department NN , , and CC this DT chapter NN , , may MD conduct VV an DT inspection NN of IN the DT applicant's NNS . SENT A DT facilities NNS . SENT B SYM inspecting VVG and CC testing VVG equipment NN and CC procedures NNS . SENT C SYM repair NN and CC calibration NN equipment NN and CC procedures NNS . SENT and CC D NP transportation NN equipment NN . SENT Added VVN by IN Acts NNS 1993 CD , , 73 CD rd NN Leg NN . SENT , , ch NN . SENT 1016 CD , , 9 CD , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 1993 CD . SENT Amended VVN by IN Acts NNS 2003 CD , , 78 CD th NN Leg NN . SENT , , ch NN . SENT 1276 CD , , 10 CD A DT . SENT 502 CD , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 2003 CD . SENT 13 CD . SENT 304 CD . SENT LICENSE NN AND CC RENEWAL NN . SENT FEES NNS . SENT a DT An DT application NN for IN a DT license NN shall MD be VB submitted VVN to TO the DT department NN on IN a DT form NN prescribed VVN by IN the DT department NN , , accompanied VVN by IN an DT annual JJ license NN fee NN in IN an DT amount NN established VVN by IN department NN rule NN . SENT b SYM A DT license NN issued VVN under IN this DT subchapter NN expires VVZ on IN the DT anniversary NN date NN of IN the DT person's JJ test NN equipment NN calibration NN , , as IN such JJ anniversary NN is VBZ defined VVN by IN a DT department NN rule NN , , and CC may MD be VB renewed VVN by IN filing NN with IN the DT department NN a DT renewal NN application NN form NN prescribed VVN by IN the DT department NN , , accompanied VVN by IN an DT annual JJ license NN renewal NN fee NN in IN an DT amount NN established VVN by IN department NN rule NN . SENT c SYM A DT person NN who WP fails VVZ to TO submit VV a DT license NN renewal NN fee NN on IN or CC before IN the DT expiration NN date NN of IN the DT license NN must MD pay VV , , in IN addition NN to TO the DT license NN renewal NN fee NN , , the DT late JJ fee NN provided VVN by IN Section NP 12 CD . SENT 024 CD of IN this DT code NN . SENT Added VVN by IN Acts NNS 1993 CD , , 73 CD rd NN Leg NN . SENT , , ch NN . SENT 1016 CD , , 9 CD , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 1993 CD . SENT Amended VVN by IN Acts NNS 1995 CD , , 74 CD th NN Leg NN . SENT , , ch NN . SENT 419 CD , , 2 CD . SENT 09 CD , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 1995 CD . SENT 13 CD . SENT 305 CD . SENT DUTIES NNS OF IN THE DT DEPARTMENT NN . SENT a DT The DT department NN by IN rule NN may MD adopt VV a DT system NN to TO periodically RB monitor VV and CC inspect VV or CC test VV scales NNS inspected VVN and CC tested VVN by IN the DT license NN holder NN . SENT b SYM The DT department NN by IN rule NN shall MD adopt VV guidelines NNS to TO allow VV a DT representative NN of IN the DT license NN holder NN to TO perform VV functions NNS of IN the DT license NN holder NN . SENT c SYM The DT department NN by IN rule NN may MD adopt VV additional JJ requirements NNS for IN the DT issuance NN of IN a DT license NN and CC for IN the DT denial NN of IN an DT application NN for IN a DT license NN or CC renewal NN of IN a DT license NN . SENT The DT rules NNS adopted VVN by IN the DT department NN shall MD be VB designed VVN to TO protect VV the DT public JJ health NN , , safety NN , , and CC welfare NN and CC the DT proper JJ operation NN of IN liquefied VVN petroleum NN gas NN meters NNS . SENT Added VVN by IN Acts NNS 1993 CD , , 73 CD rd NN Leg NN . SENT , , ch NN . SENT 1016 CD , , 9 CD , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 1993 CD . SENT 13 CD . SENT 306 CD . SENT DENIAL NN , , REVOCATION NN , , MODIFICATION NN , , OR CC SUSPENSION NN OF IN LICENSE NN . SENT a DT The NP department NN may MD refuse VV to TO issue VV a DT license NN for IN inspecting VVG or CC testing VVG of IN liquefied VVN gas NN meters NNS if IN the DT applicant NN fails VVZ to TO comply VV with IN this DT subchapter NN . SENT b SYM The DT department NN shall MD revoke VV , , modify VV , , or CC suspend VV a DT license NN , , assess VV an DT administrative JJ penalty NN , , place NN on IN probation NN a DT person NN whose WP$ license NN has VHZ been VBN suspended VVN , , or CC reprimand VV a DT licensee NN if IN the DT licensee NN fails VVZ to TO comply VV with IN this DT subchapter NN or CC a DT rule NN adopted VVN by IN the DT department NN under IN this DT subchapter NN . SENT c SYM If IN a DT license NN suspension NN is VBZ probated VVN , , the DT department NN may MD require VV the DT person NN to TO . SENT 1 CD report NN regularly RB to TO the DT department NN on IN matters NNS that WDT are VBP the DT basis NN of IN the DT probation NN . SENT 2 CD limit NN practice NN to TO the DT areas NNS prescribed VVN by IN the DT department NN . SENT or CC 3 CD continue VVP or CC renew VV professional JJ education NN until IN the DT person NN attains VVZ a DT degree NN of IN skill NN satisfactory JJ to TO the DT department NN in IN those DT areas NNS that WDT are VBP the DT basis NN of IN the DT probation NN . SENT d SYM If IN the DT department NN proposed VVN to TO deny VV a DT person's JJ application NN for IN a DT license NN for IN inspecting VVG or CC testing VVG of IN liquefied VVN gas NN meters NNS or CC to TO revoke VV , , modify VV , , or CC suspend VV a DT person's NNS license NN , , the DT person NN is VBZ entitled VVN to TO a DT hearing NN conducted VVN under IN Section NP 12 CD . SENT 032 CD . SENT The DT decision NN of IN the DT department NN is VBZ appealable JJ in IN the DT same JJ manner NN as IN provided VVN for IN contested JJ cases NNS under IN Chapter NP 2001 CD , , Government NP Code NP . SENT Added VVN by IN Acts NNS 1993 CD , , 73 CD rd NN Leg NN . SENT , , ch NN . SENT 1016 CD , , 9 CD , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 1993 CD . SENT Amended VVN by IN Acts NNS 1995 CD , , 74 CD th NN Leg NN . SENT , , ch NN . SENT 76 CD , , 5 CD . SENT 95 CD 49 CD , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 1995 CD . SENT Acts NNS 1995 CD , , 74 CD th NN Leg NN . SENT , , ch NN . SENT 419 CD , , 3 CD . SENT 04 CD , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 1995 CD . SENT 13 CD . SENT 307 CD . SENT CIVIL JJ PENALTY NN . SENT INJUNCTION NN . SENT a DT A NP person NN who WP violates VVZ this DT subchapter NN or CC a DT rule NN adopted VVN under IN this DT subchapter NN is VBZ liable JJ to TO the DT state NN for IN a DT civil JJ penalty NN of IN not RB less JJR than IN 250 CD nor CC more JJR than IN 10 CD , , 000 CD for IN each DT violation NN . SENT Each DT day NN a DT violation NN continues VVZ may MD be VB considered VVN a DT separate JJ violation NN for IN purposes NNS of IN a DT civil JJ penalty NN assessment NN . SENT b SYM On IN request NN of IN the DT department NN , , the DT attorney NN general NN or CC the DT county NN attorney NN or CC district NN attorney NN of IN the DT county NN in IN which WDT the DT violation NN is VBZ alleged VVN to TO have VH occurred VVN shall MD file VV suit NN to TO collect VV the DT penalty NN . SENT c SYM A DT civil JJ penalty NN collected VVN under IN this DT section NN shall MD be VB deposited VVN in IN the DT state NN treasury NN to TO the DT credit NN of IN the DT general JJ revenue NN fund NN . SENT All DT civil JJ penalties NNS recovered VVN in IN suits NNS first RB instituted VVN by IN a DT local JJ government NN or CC governments NNS under IN this DT section NN shall MD be VB equally RB divided VVN between IN the DT State NP of IN Texas NP and CC the DT local JJ government NN or CC governments NNS with IN 50 CD percent NN of IN the DT recovery NN to TO be VB paid VVN to TO the DT general JJ revenue NN fund NN and CC the DT other JJ 50 CD percent NN equally RB to TO the DT local JJ government NN or CC governments NNS first RB instituting VVG the DT suit NN . SENT d SYM The DT department NN is VBZ entitled VVN to TO appropriate JJ injunctive JJ relief NN to TO prevent VV or CC abate VV a DT violation NN of IN this DT subchapter NN or CC a DT rule NN adopted VVN under IN this DT subchapter NN . SENT On IN request NN of IN the DT department NN , , the DT attorney NN general NN or CC the DT county NN or CC district NN attorney NN of IN the DT county NN in IN which WDT the DT alleged JJ violation NN is VBZ threatened VVN or CC is VBZ occurring VVG shall MD file VV suit NN for IN the DT injunctive JJ relief NN . SENT Venue NN is VBZ in IN the DT county NN in IN which WDT the DT alleged JJ violation NN is VBZ threatened VVN or CC is VBZ occurring VVG . SENT Added VVN by IN Acts NNS 1993 CD , , 73 CD rd NN Leg NN . SENT , , ch NN . SENT 1016 CD , , 9 CD , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 1993 CD . SENT 13 CD . SENT 308 CD . SENT CRIMINAL JJ PENALTY NN . SENT a DT An NP individual NN commits VVZ an DT offense NN if IN the DT individual NN is VBZ required VVN to TO be VB licensed VVN under IN this DT subchapter NN , , is VBZ not RB licensed VVN under IN this DT subchapter NN , , and CC performs VVZ or CC offers VVZ to TO perform VV an DT inspection NN or CC test NN on IN a DT liquefied VVN petroleum NN gas NN meter NN for IN compensation NN . SENT b SYM An DT offense NN under IN this DT section NN is VBZ a DT Class NP B NP misdemeanor NN . SENT Added VVN by IN Acts NNS 1993 CD , , 73 CD rd NN Leg NN . SENT , , ch NN . SENT 1016 CD , , 9 CD , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 1993 CD . SENT SUBCHAPTER NN G NP . SENT INSPECTION NN AND CC TESTING NN OF IN RANCH NN SCALES NNS 13 CD . SENT 351 CD . SENT DEFINITIONS NNS . SENT In IN this DT subchapter NN . SENT 1 CD Person NP means VVZ any DT individual NN , , partnership NN , , firm NN , , corporation NN , , association NN , , or CC any DT other JJ business NN entity NN . SENT 2 CD Ranch NP scale NN means VVZ a DT livestock NN scale NN which WDT is VBZ located VVN on IN a DT private JJ ranch NN and CC which WDT has VHZ a DT capacity NN of IN 4 CD , , 999 CD pounds NNS or CC greater JJR . SENT Added VVN by IN Acts NNS 1993 CD , , 73 CD rd NN Leg NN . SENT , , ch NN . SENT 419 CD , , 1 CD , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 1993 CD . SENT 13 CD . SENT 352 CD . SENT LICENSE NN REQUIREMENT NN . SENT a DT A NP person NN may MD not RB inspect VV or CC test VV ranch NN scales NNS unless IN the DT person NN holds VVZ a DT license NN issued VVN under IN this DT subchapter NN . SENT b SYM The DT department NN shall MD issue VV a DT license NN to TO a DT person NN who WP meets VVZ the DT requirements NNS of IN this DT subchapter NN . SENT c SYM Each DT license NN holder NN under IN this DT subchapter NN shall MD conduct VV inspecting VVG or CC testing VVG activities NNS in IN compliance NN with IN the DT rules NNS of IN the DT department NN . SENT d SYM A DT license NN holder NN shall MD maintain VV and CC submit VV to TO the DT department NN a DT report NN and CC record NN of IN all DT inspecting VVG or CC testing VVG activities NNS compiled VVN in IN accordance NN with IN the DT rules NNS of IN the DT department NN . SENT Added VVN by IN Acts NNS 1993 CD , , 73 CD rd NN Leg NN . SENT , , ch NN . SENT 419 CD , , 1 CD , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 1993 CD . SENT 13 CD . SENT 353 CD . SENT GENERAL JJ REQUIREMENTS NNS FOR IN LICENSE NN ISSUANCE NN OR CC RENEWAL NN . SENT Before IN a DT license NN is VBZ issued VVN or CC renewed VVN by IN the DT department NN under IN this DT subchapter NN . SENT 1 LS the DT person NN applying VVG for IN the DT license NN or CC renewal NN of IN the DT license NN shall MD provide VV the DT department NN proof NN of IN completion NN of IN a DT department NN approved VVD academic JJ , , trade NN , , or CC professional JJ course NN of IN instruction NN required VVN by IN the DT department's JJ rules NNS . SENT 2 LS the DT person NN shall MD file VV with IN the DT department NN an DT insurance NN policy NN or CC other JJ proof NN of IN insurance NN evidencing VVG that IN the DT applicant NN has VHZ a DT completed VVN operations NNS liability NN insurance NN policy NN issued VVN by IN an DT insurance NN company NN authorized VVD to TO do VV business NN in IN this DT state NN or CC by IN a DT surplus NN lines NNS insurer NN that WDT meets VVZ the DT requirements NNS of IN Chapter NP 981 CD , , Insurance NP Code NP , , and CC rules NNS adopted VVN by IN the DT commissioner NN of IN insurance NN in IN an DT amount NN set VVN by IN the DT department NN and CC based VVN on IN the DT type NN of IN licensed JJ activities NNS to TO be VB provided VVN . SENT and CC 3 CD the DT department NN , , to TO verify VV compliance NN with IN trade NN practices NNS , , rules NNS of IN the DT department NN , , and CC this DT chapter NN , , may MD conduct VV an DT inspection NN of IN the DT applicant's NNS . SENT A DT facilities NNS . SENT B SYM inspecting VVG and CC testing VVG equipment NN and CC procedures NNS . SENT C SYM repair NN and CC calibration NN equipment NN and CC procedures NNS . SENT and CC D NP transportation NN equipment NN . SENT Added VVN by IN Acts NNS 1993 CD , , 73 CD rd NN Leg NN . SENT , , ch NN . SENT 419 CD , , 1 CD , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 1993 CD . SENT Amended VVN by IN Acts NNS 2003 CD , , 78 CD th NN Leg NN . SENT , , ch NN . SENT 1276 CD , , 10 CD A DT . SENT 503 CD , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 2003 CD . SENT 13 CD . SENT 354 CD . SENT LICENSE NN AND CC RENEWAL NN . SENT FEES NNS . SENT a DT An DT application NN for IN a DT license NN shall MD be VB submitted VVN to TO the DT department NN on IN a DT form NN prescribed VVN by IN the DT department NN , , accompanied VVN by IN an DT annual JJ license NN fee NN in IN an DT amount NN established VVN by IN department NN rule NN . SENT b SYM A DT license NN issued VVN under IN this DT subchapter NN expires VVZ on IN the DT anniversary NN date NN of IN the DT person's JJ test NN equipment NN calibration NN , , as IN such JJ anniversary NN is VBZ defined VVN by IN department NN rule NN , , and CC may MD be VB renewed VVN by IN filing NN with IN the DT department NN a DT renewal NN application NN form NN prescribed VVN by IN the DT department NN , , accompanied VVN by IN an DT annual JJ license NN renewal NN fee NN in IN an DT amount NN established VVN by IN department NN rule NN . SENT c SYM A DT person NN who WP fails VVZ to TO submit VV a DT license NN renewal NN fee NN on IN or CC before IN the DT expiration NN date NN of IN the DT license NN must MD pay VV , , in IN addition NN to TO the DT license NN renewal NN fee NN , , the DT late JJ fee NN provided VVN by IN Section NP 12 CD . SENT 024 CD of IN this DT code NN . SENT Added VVN by IN Acts NNS 1993 CD , , 73 CD rd NN Leg NN . SENT , , ch NN . SENT 419 CD , , 1 CD , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 1993 CD . SENT Amended VVN by IN Acts NNS 1995 CD , , 74 CD th NN Leg NN . SENT , , ch NN . SENT 419 CD , , 2 CD . SENT 10 CD , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 1995 CD . SENT 13 CD . SENT 355 CD . SENT DUTIES NNS OF IN THE DT DEPARTMENT NN . SENT a DT The DT department NN by IN rule NN may MD adopt VV a DT system NN to TO periodically RB monitor VV and CC inspect VV or CC test VV scales NNS inspected VVN and CC tested VVN by IN the DT license NN holder NN . SENT b SYM The DT department NN by IN rule NN shall MD adopt VV guidelines NNS to TO allow VV a DT representative NN of IN the DT license NN holder NN to TO perform VV functions NNS of IN the DT license NN holder NN . SENT c SYM The DT department NN by IN rule NN may MD adopt VV additional JJ requirements NNS for IN the DT issuance NN of IN a DT license NN and CC for IN the DT denial NN of IN an DT application NN for IN a DT license NN or CC renewal NN of IN a DT license NN . SENT The DT rules NNS adopted VVN by IN the DT department NN shall MD be VB designed VVN to TO protect VV the DT public JJ health NN , , safety NN , , and CC welfare NN and CC the DT proper JJ operation NN of IN facilities NNS having VHG ranch NN scales NNS . SENT Added VVN by IN Acts NNS 1993 CD , , 73 CD rd NN Leg NN . SENT , , ch NN . SENT 419 CD , , 1 CD , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 1993 CD . SENT 13 CD . SENT 356 CD . SENT DENIAL NN , , REVOCATION NN , , MODIFICATION NN , , OR CC SUSPENSION NN OF IN LICENSE NN . SENT a DT The NP department NN may MD refuse VV to TO issue VV a DT license NN for IN inspecting VVG or CC testing VVG of IN ranch NN scales NNS if IN the DT applicant NN fails VVZ to TO comply VV with IN this DT subchapter NN . SENT b SYM The DT department NN shall MD revoke VV , , modify VV , , or CC suspend VV a DT license NN , , assess VV an DT administrative JJ penalty NN , , place NN on IN probation NN a DT person NN whose WP$ license NN has VHZ been VBN suspended VVN , , or CC reprimand VV a DT licensee NN if IN the DT licensee NN fails VVZ to TO comply VV with IN this DT subchapter NN or CC a DT rule NN adopted VVN by IN the DT department NN under IN this DT subchapter NN . SENT c SYM If IN a DT license NN suspension NN is VBZ probated VVN , , the DT department NN may MD require VV the DT person NN to TO . SENT 1 CD report NN regularly RB to TO the DT department NN on IN matters NNS that WDT are VBP the DT basis NN of IN the DT probation NN . SENT 2 CD limit NN practice NN to TO the DT areas NNS prescribed VVN by IN the DT department NN . SENT or CC 3 CD continue VVP or CC renew VV professional JJ education NN until IN the DT person NN attains VVZ a DT degree NN of IN skill NN satisfactory JJ to TO the DT department NN in IN those DT areas NNS that WDT are VBP the DT basis NN of IN the DT probation NN . SENT d SYM If IN the DT department NN proposes VVZ to TO deny VV a DT person's JJ application NN for IN a DT license NN for IN inspecting VVG or CC testing VVG of IN ranch NN scales NNS or CC to TO revoke VV , , modify VV , , or CC suspend VV a DT person's NNS license NN , , the DT person NN is VBZ entitled VVN to TO a DT hearing NN conducted VVN under IN Section NP 12 CD . SENT 032 CD . SENT The DT decision NN of IN the DT department NN is VBZ appealable JJ in IN the DT same JJ manner NN as IN provided VVN for IN contested JJ cases NNS under IN Chapter NP 2001 CD , , Government NP Code NP . SENT Added VVN by IN Acts NNS 1993 CD , , 73 CD rd NN Leg NN . SENT , , ch NN . SENT 419 CD , , 1 CD , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 1993 CD . SENT Amended VVN by IN Acts NNS 1995 CD , , 74 CD th NN Leg NN . SENT , , ch NN . SENT 76 CD , , 5 CD . SENT 95 CD 49 CD , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 1995 CD . SENT Acts NNS 1995 CD , , 74 CD th NN Leg NN . SENT , , ch NN . SENT 419 CD , , 3 CD . SENT 05 CD , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 1995 CD . SENT 13 CD . SENT 357 CD . SENT CIVIL JJ PENALTY NN . SENT INJUNCTION NN . SENT a DT A NP person NN who WP violates VVZ this DT subchapter NN or CC a DT rule NN adopted VVN under IN this DT subchapter NN is VBZ liable JJ to TO the DT state NN for IN a DT civil JJ penalty NN of IN not RB less JJR than IN 250 CD nor CC more JJR than IN 10 CD , , 000 CD for IN each DT violation NN . SENT Each DT day NN a DT violation NN continues VVZ may MD be VB considered VVN a DT separate JJ violation NN for IN purposes NNS of IN a DT civil JJ penalty NN assessment NN . SENT b SYM On IN request NN of IN the DT department NN , , the DT attorney NN general NN or CC the DT county NN or CC district NN attorney NN of IN the DT county NN in IN which WDT the DT violation NN is VBZ alleged VVN to TO have VH occurred VVN shall MD file VV suit NN to TO collect VV the DT penalty NN . SENT c SYM A DT civil JJ penalty NN collected VVN under IN this DT section NN shall MD be VB deposited VVN in IN the DT state NN treasury NN to TO the DT credit NN of IN the DT general JJ revenue NN fund NN . SENT All DT civil JJ penalties NNS recovered VVN in IN suits NNS first RB instituted VVN by IN a DT local JJ government NN or CC governments NNS under IN this DT section NN shall MD be VB equally RB divided VVN between IN the DT State NP of IN Texas NP and CC the DT local JJ government NN or CC governments NNS , , with IN 50 CD percent NN of IN the DT recovery NN to TO be VB paid VVN into IN the DT general JJ revenue NN fund NN and CC the DT other JJ 50 CD percent NN equally RB to TO the DT local JJ government NN or CC governments NNS first RB instituting VVG the DT suit NN . SENT d SYM The DT department NN is VBZ entitled VVN to TO appropriate JJ injunctive JJ relief NN to TO prevent VV or CC abate VV a DT violation NN of IN this DT subchapter NN or CC a DT rule NN adopted VVN under IN this DT subchapter NN . SENT On IN request NN of IN the DT department NN , , the DT attorney NN general NN or CC the DT county NN or CC district NN attorney NN of IN the DT county NN in IN which WDT the DT alleged JJ violation NN is VBZ threatened VVN or CC is VBZ occurring VVG shall MD file VV suit NN for IN the DT injunctive JJ relief NN . SENT Venue NN is VBZ in IN the DT county NN in IN which WDT the DT alleged JJ violation NN is VBZ threatened VVN or CC is VBZ occurring VVG . SENT Added VVN by IN Acts NNS 1993 CD , , 73 CD rd NN Leg NN . SENT , , ch NN . SENT 419 CD , , 1 CD , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 1993 CD . SENT 13 CD . SENT 358 CD . SENT CRIMINAL JJ PENALTY NN . SENT a DT An NP individual NN commits VVZ an DT offense NN if IN the DT individual NN is VBZ required VVN to TO be VB licensed VVN under IN this DT subchapter NN , , is VBZ not RB licensed VVN under IN this DT subchapter NN , , and CC performs VVZ or CC offers VVZ to TO perform VV an DT inspection NN or CC test NN on IN a DT ranch NN scale NN for IN compensation NN . SENT b SYM An DT offense NN under IN this DT section NN is VBZ a DT Class NP B NP misdemeanor NN . SENT Added VVN by IN Acts NNS 1993 CD , , 73 CD rd NN Leg NN . SENT , , ch NN . SENT 419 CD , , 1 CD , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 1993 CD . SENT SUBCHAPTER NN H NN . SENT LICENSED JJ INSPECTORS NNS OF IN WEIGHING VVG AND CC MEASURING VVG DEVICES NNS 13 CD . SENT 401 CD . SENT LICENSE NN REQUIREMENT NN . SENT a DT A NP person NN who WP has VHZ a DT license NN issued VVN under IN this DT subchapter NN has VHZ all DT of IN the DT powers NNS and CC duties NNS of IN a DT sealer NN under IN this DT chapter NN except IN for IN . SENT 1 CD testing NN of IN a DT package NN under IN Section NP 13 CD . SENT 039 CD . SENT 2 CD peace NN officer NN status NN under IN Section NP 13 CD . SENT 108 CD b SYM . SENT and CC 3 CD entering VVG premises NNS or CC conducting VVG a DT stop NN under IN Section NP 13 CD . SENT 108 CD c SYM . SENT b SYM It PP is VBZ a DT defense NN to TO prosecution NN under IN Section NP 13 CD . SENT 117 CD or CC 13 CD . SENT 118 CD that IN the DT sealer NN is VBZ acting VVG under IN the DT authority NN of IN a DT license NN issued VVN under IN this DT subchapter NN . SENT c SYM A DT person NN who WP has VHZ a DT license NN issued VVN under IN this DT subchapter NN may MD also RB inspect VV or CC test VV . SENT 1 LS liquefied VVN petroleum NN gas NN meters NNS under IN Subchapter NN F NN . SENT or CC 2 CD a DT ranch NN scale NN under IN Subchapter NN G NP . SENT d SYM Unless IN appointed VVN a DT sealer NN under IN Subchapter NN C NP , , a DT person NN may MD not RB perform VV the DT functions NNS of IN a DT sealer NN without IN a DT license NN issued VVN under IN this DT subchapter NN . SENT e SYM The DT department NN shall MD issue VV a DT license NN to TO a DT person NN who WP meets VVZ the DT requirements NNS of IN this DT subchapter NN . SENT f SYM A DT license NN holder NN under IN this DT subchapter NN shall MD conduct VV inspecting VVG or CC testing VVG activities NNS in IN compliance NN with IN the DT rules NNS of IN the DT department NN . SENT g NN A DT license NN holder NN shall MD maintain VV and CC submit VV to TO the DT department NN a DT report NN and CC record NN of IN all DT inspecting VVG or CC testing VVG activities NNS compiled VVN in IN accordance NN with IN the DT rules NNS of IN the DT department NN . SENT Added VVN by IN Acts NNS 1995 CD , , 74 CD th NN Leg NN . SENT , , ch NN . SENT 419 CD , , 4 CD . SENT 04 CD , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 1995 CD . SENT 13 CD . SENT 402 CD . SENT GENERAL JJ REQUIREMENTS NNS FOR IN LICENSE NN ISSUANCE NN OR CC RENEWAL NN . SENT Before IN a DT license NN is VBZ issued VVN or CC renewed VVN by IN the DT department NN under IN this DT subchapter NN . SENT 1 LS the DT person NN applying VVG for IN the DT license NN or CC renewal NN of IN the DT license NN shall MD provide VV the DT department NN proof NN of IN completion NN of IN a DT department NN approved VVD academic JJ , , trade NN , , or CC professional JJ course NN of IN instruction NN required VVN by IN the DT department's JJ rules NNS . SENT 2 LS the DT person NN shall MD file VV with IN the DT department NN an DT insurance NN policy NN or CC other JJ proof NN of IN insurance NN evidencing VVG that IN the DT applicant NN has VHZ a DT completed VVN operations NNS liability NN insurance NN policy NN issued VVN by IN an DT insurance NN company NN authorized VVD to TO do VV business NN in IN this DT state NN or CC by IN a DT surplus NN lines NNS insurer NN that WDT meets VVZ the DT requirements NNS of IN Chapter NP 981 CD , , Insurance NP Code NP , , and CC rules NNS adopted VVN by IN the DT commissioner NN of IN insurance NN in IN an DT amount NN set VVN by IN the DT department NN and CC based VVN on IN the DT type NN of IN licensed JJ activities NNS to TO be VB provided VVN . SENT and CC 3 CD the DT department NN , , to TO verify VV compliance NN with IN trade NN practices NNS , , rules NNS of IN the DT department NN , , and CC this DT chapter NN , , may MD conduct VV an DT inspection NN of IN the DT applicant's NNS . SENT A DT facilities NNS . SENT B SYM inspecting VVG and CC testing VVG equipment NN and CC procedures NNS . SENT C SYM repair NN and CC calibration NN equipment NN and CC procedures NNS . SENT and CC D NP transportation NN equipment NN . SENT Added VVN by IN Acts NNS 1995 CD , , 74 CD th NN Leg NN . SENT , , ch NN . SENT 419 CD , , 4 CD . SENT 04 CD , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 1995 CD . SENT Amended VVN by IN Acts NNS 2003 CD , , 78 CD th NN Leg NN . SENT , , ch NN . SENT 1276 CD , , 10 CD A DT . SENT 504 CD , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 2003 CD . SENT 13 CD . SENT 403 CD . SENT LICENSE NN AND CC RENEWAL NN . SENT FEES NNS . SENT a DT An DT application NN for IN a DT license NN shall MD be VB submitted VVN to TO the DT department NN on IN a DT form NN prescribed VVN by IN the DT department NN , , accompanied VVN by IN an DT annual JJ license NN fee NN in IN an DT amount NN established VVN by IN department NN rule NN . SENT b SYM A DT license NN issued VVN under IN this DT subchapter NN is VBZ valid JJ for IN one CD year NN and CC may MD be VB renewed VVN by IN filing NN with IN the DT department NN a DT renewal NN application NN form NN prescribed VVN by IN the DT department NN , , accompanied VVN by IN an DT annual JJ license NN renewal NN fee NN in IN an DT amount NN established VVN by IN department NN rule NN . SENT c SYM A DT person NN who WP fails VVZ to TO submit VV a DT license NN renewal NN fee NN on IN or CC before IN the DT expiration NN date NN of IN the DT license NN must MD pay VV , , in IN addition NN to TO the DT license NN renewal NN fee NN , , the DT late JJ fee NN provided VVN by IN department NN rule NN . SENT Added VVN by IN Acts NNS 1995 CD , , 74 CD th NN Leg NN . SENT , , ch NN . SENT 419 CD , , 4 CD . SENT 04 CD , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 1995 CD . SENT 13 CD . SENT 404 CD . SENT DUTIES NNS OF IN DEPARTMENT NN . SENT a DT The DT department NN by IN rule NN may MD adopt VV a DT system NN to TO periodically RB monitor VV and CC inspect VV or CC test VV scales NNS inspected VVN and CC tested VVN by IN the DT license NN holder NN . SENT b SYM The DT department NN by IN rule NN shall MD adopt VV guidelines NNS to TO allow VV a DT representative NN of IN the DT license NN holder NN to TO perform VV functions NNS of IN the DT license NN holder NN . SENT c SYM The DT department NN by IN rule NN may MD adopt VV additional JJ requirements NNS for IN the DT issuance NN of IN a DT license NN and CC for IN the DT denial NN of IN an DT application NN for IN a DT license NN or CC renewal NN of IN a DT license NN . SENT The DT rules NNS adopted VVN by IN the DT department NN shall MD be VB designed VVN to TO protect VV the DT public JJ health NN , , safety NN , , and CC welfare NN and CC the DT proper JJ operation NN of IN weighing VVG and CC measuring VVG devices NNS . SENT d SYM The DT department NN by IN rule NN shall MD adopt VV a DT fee NN schedule NN for IN services NNS performed VVN by IN a DT license NN holder NN . SENT Added VVN by IN Acts NNS 1995 CD , , 74 CD th NN Leg NN . SENT , , ch NN . SENT 419 CD , , 4 CD . SENT 04 CD , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 1995 CD . SENT 13 CD . SENT 405 CD . SENT DENIAL NN , , REVOCATION NN , , MODIFICATION NN , , OF IN SUSPENSION NN OF IN LICENSE NN . SENT a DT The NP department NN may MD refuse VV to TO issue VV a DT license NN for IN inspecting VVG or CC testing VVG of IN weighing VVG and CC measuring VVG devices NNS if IN the DT applicant NN fails VVZ to TO comply VV with IN this DT subchapter NN . SENT b SYM The DT department NN shall MD revoke VV , , modify VV , , or CC suspend VV a DT license NN , , assess VV an DT administrative JJ penalty NN , , place NN on IN probation NN a DT person NN whose WP$ license NN has VHZ been VBN suspended VVN , , or CC reprimand VV a DT license NN holder NN if IN the DT license NN holder NN fails VVZ to TO comply VV with IN this DT subchapter NN or CC a DT rule NN adopted VVN by IN the DT department NN under IN this DT subchapter NN . SENT c SYM If IN a DT license NN suspension NN is VBZ probated VVN , , the DT department NN may MD require VV the DT person NN to TO . SENT 1 CD report NN regularly RB to TO the DT department NN on IN matters NNS that WDT are VBP the DT basis NN of IN the DT probation NN . SENT 2 CD limit NN practice NN to TO the DT areas NNS prescribed VVN by IN the DT department NN . SENT or CC 3 CD continue VVP or CC renew VV professional JJ education NN until IN the DT person NN attains VVZ a DT degree NN of IN skill NN satisfactory JJ to TO the DT department NN in IN those DT areas NNS that WDT are VBP the DT basis NN of IN the DT probation NN . SENT d SYM If IN the DT department NN proposes VVZ to TO deny VV a DT person's JJ application NN for IN a DT license NN for IN inspecting VVG or CC testing VVG of IN weighing VVG or CC measuring VVG devices NNS or CC to TO revoke VV , , modify VV , , or CC suspend VV a DT person's NNS license NN , , the DT person NN is VBZ entitled VVN to TO a DT hearing NN conducted VVN under IN Section NP 12 CD . SENT 032 CD . SENT The DT decision NN of IN the DT administrative JJ law NN judge NN is VBZ appealable JJ in IN the DT same JJ manner NN as IN provided VVN for IN contested JJ cases NNS under IN Chapter NP 2001 CD , , Government NP Code NP . SENT Added VVN by IN Acts NNS 1995 CD , , 74 CD th NN Leg NN . SENT , , ch NN . SENT 419 CD , , 4 CD . SENT 04 CD , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 1995 CD . SENT 13 CD . SENT 406 CD . SENT CIVIL JJ PENALTY NN . SENT INJUNCTION NN . SENT a DT A NP person NN who WP violates VVZ this DT subchapter NN or CC a DT rule NN adopted VVN under IN this DT subchapter NN is VBZ liable JJ to TO the DT state NN for IN a DT civil JJ penalty NN of IN not RB less JJR than IN 250 CD nor CC more JJR than IN 10 CD , , 000 CD for IN each DT violation NN . SENT Each DT day NN a DT violation NN continues VVZ may MD be VB considered VVN a DT separate JJ violation NN for IN purposes NNS of IN a DT civil JJ penalty NN assessment NN . SENT b SYM On IN request NN of IN the DT department NN , , the DT attorney NN general NN or CC the DT county NN attorney NN or CC district NN attorney NN of IN the DT county NN in IN which WDT the DT violation NN is VBZ alleged VVN to TO have VH occurred VVN shall MD file VV suit NN to TO collect VV the DT penalty NN . SENT c SYM A DT civil JJ penalty NN collected VVN under IN this DT section NN shall MD be VB deposited VVN in IN the DT state NN treasury NN to TO the DT credit NN of IN the DT general JJ revenue NN fund NN . SENT All DT civil JJ penalties NNS recovered VVN in IN suits NNS first RB instituted VVN by IN a DT local JJ government NN or CC governments NNS under IN this DT section NN shall MD be VB equally RB divided VVN between IN the DT State NP of IN Texas NP and CC the DT local JJ government NN or CC governments NNS with IN 50 CD percent NN of IN the DT recovery NN to TO be VB paid VVN to TO the DT general JJ revenue NN fund NN and CC the DT other JJ 50 CD percent NN equally RB to TO the DT local JJ government NN or CC governments NNS first RB instituting VVG the DT suit NN . SENT d SYM The DT department NN is VBZ entitled VVN to TO appropriate JJ injunctive JJ relief NN to TO prevent VV or CC abate VV a DT violation NN of IN this DT subchapter NN or CC a DT rule NN adopted VVN under IN this DT subchapter NN . SENT On IN request NN of IN the DT department NN , , the DT attorney NN general NN or CC the DT county NN or CC district NN attorney NN of IN the DT county NN in IN which WDT the DT alleged JJ violation NN is VBZ threatened VVN or CC is VBZ occurring VVG shall MD file VV suit NN for IN the DT injunctive JJ relief NN . SENT Venue NN is VBZ in IN the DT county NN in IN which WDT the DT alleged JJ violation NN is VBZ threatened VVN or CC is VBZ occurring VVG . SENT Added VVN by IN Acts NNS 1995 CD , , 74 CD th NN Leg NN . SENT , , ch NN . SENT 419 CD , , 4 CD . SENT 04 CD , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 1995 CD . SENT 13 CD . SENT 407 CD . SENT CRIMINAL JJ PENALTY NN . SENT a DT An NP individual NN commits VVZ an DT offense NN if IN the DT individual NN is VBZ required VVN to TO be VB licensed VVN under IN this DT subchapter NN , , is VBZ not RB licensed VVN under IN this DT subchapter NN , , and CC performs VVZ or CC offers VVZ to TO perform VV an DT inspection NN or CC test NN on IN a DT weighing VVG or CC measuring VVG device NN for IN compensation NN . SENT b SYM An DT offense NN under IN this DT section NN is VBZ a DT Class NP B NP misdemeanor NN . SENT Added VVN by IN Acts NNS 1995 CD , , 74 CD th NN Leg NN . SENT , , ch NN . SENT 419 CD , , 4 CD . SENT 04 CD , , eff VV . SENT Sept NP . SENT 1 CD , , 1995 CD . SENT