Texas § PW.12.101 - DEFINITIONS
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§ PW.12.101. DEFINITIONS
DEFINITIONS. In this subchapter: (1) "Aircraft" means a device, including an airplane, ultralight airplane, or helicopter, that can be used for flight in the air. (2) "Contraband" means: (A) an aircraft, vehicle, firearm, or other device used to commit a violation of Subchapter G , Chapter 43 , of this code or a regulation of the commission adopted under that subchapter; (B) a vessel that is not documented by the United States Coast Guard or registered as provided by Chapter 31 and that is used to commit an offense under Section 66.006 of this code; (C) equipment, including a vessel, seized as provided by Section 66.2011 of this code; or (D) any aircraft or vessel used to commit a second or subsequent offense under Section 61.022 , 62.003 , 62.004 , or 62.005 . (3) "Vessel" means watercraft, including an attached motor, that can be used for transportation on water. Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 966, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995. Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 959, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
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Section PW.12.101 ("DEFINITIONS") 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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