Texas § HS.431.023 - LIMITED EXEMPTION FOR DISTRESSED FOOD, DRUGS, DEVICES, OR COSMETICS
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§ HS.431.023. LIMITED EXEMPTION FOR DISTRESSED FOOD, DRUGS, DEVICES, OR COSMETICS
LIMITED EXEMPTION FOR DISTRESSED FOOD, DRUGS, DEVICES, OR COSMETICS. In relation to a food, drug, device, or cosmetic that is distressed merchandise for purposes of Chapter 432 , Sections 431.021 (a), (c), and (d) do not prohibit: (1) the introduction or delivery for introduction into commerce of the merchandise for the purpose of reconditioning in accordance with Chapter 432 and not for sale to the ultimate consumer; (2) the receipt in commerce of the merchandise for the purpose of reconditioning in accordance with Chapter 432 and not for sale to the ultimate consumer; (3) the holding of merchandise for the purpose of reconditioning in accordance with Chapter 432 and not for resale to the ultimate consumer; or (4) the reconditioning of the merchandise in accordance with Chapter 432 . Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 265, Sec. 2, eff. May 22, 2001.
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