Texas § HS.823.009 - CIVIL PENALTY
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§ HS.823.009. CIVIL PENALTY
CIVIL PENALTY. (a) A person may not cause, suffer, allow, or permit a violation of this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter. (b) A person who violates this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter shall be assessed a civil penalty. A civil penalty under this chapter may not be less than $100 or more than $500 for each violation and for each day of a continuing violation. This subsection does not apply at an animal shelter operated by a municipality. (c) If it appears that a person has violated, is violating, or is threatening to violate this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter, the county or municipality in which the violation occurs may institute a civil suit in district court for: (1) injunctive relief to restrain the person from continuing the violation or threat of violation; (2) the assessment and recovery of the civil penalty; or (3) both injunctive relief and the civil penalty. (d) A bond is not required in an action brought under this section. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 924 (H.B. 3004 ), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.
Frequently Asked Questions About Texas § HS.823.009
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Section HS.823.009 ("CIVIL PENALTY") is part of the The Texas Constitution, the codified statutory law of Texas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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