Criminal Penalty

Sec. 1955.105. CRIMINAL PENALTY. (a) A person commits an offense if: (1) the person knowingly violates this chapter or a rule adopted or certification issued under this chapter; and (2) the violation endangers the public health and safety. (b) An offense under this section is a misdemeanor punishable by: (1) a fine not to exceed $10,000; (2) confinement for a term not to exceed six months; or (3) both the fine and the confinement. Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 4, eff. June 1, 2003.