Criminal Penalty; Contempt of Fire Investigation

Sec. 775.118. CRIMINAL PENALTY; CONTEMPT OF FIRE INVESTIGATION. (a) A person commits an offense if the person is a witness in connection with an investigation by the fire marshal and: (1) refuses to be sworn; (2) refuses to appear and testify; or (3) fails to produce to the fire marshal any document or item relating to an investigation under this subchapter. (b) An offense under this section is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than $25. Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 272, Sec. 5, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.