Criminal Penalty

Sec. 822.035. CRIMINAL PENALTY. (a) A person commits an offense if the person intentionally: (1) fails or refuses to register a dog required to be registered under this subchapter; (2) fails or refuses to allow a dog to be killed when ordered by the proper authorities to do so; or (3) violates this subchapter. (b) An offense under this section is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than $100, confinement in the county jail for not more than 30 days, or both. Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989. SUBCHAPTER D. DANGEROUS DOGS