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Texas Agriculture Code - Section 74.119. Authority For Destruction Or Treatment Of Cotton In Eradication Zones; Compensation Payable

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§ 74.119. AUTHORITY FOR DESTRUCTION OR TREATMENT OF 
COTTON IN ERADICATION ZONES;  COMPENSATION PAYABLE.  The 
department may destroy or treat volunteer or other noncommercial 
cotton and establish procedures for the purchase and destruction of 
commercial cotton in eradication zones if the department determines 
the action is necessary to carry out the purposes of this 
subchapter.  The department is not liable to the owner or lessee for 
the destruction of or injury to any cotton that was planted in an 
eradication zone after publication of notice as provided by this 
subchapter.  The foundation is liable for the destruction of cotton 
if the cotton was planted in an eradication zone before publication 
of the notice.

Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 8, § 1, eff. June 1, 1993.  
Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 463, § 2.08, eff. May 30, 
1997.

Last modified: August 10, 2007