Texas Agriculture Code - Section 76.153. Stop Use, Stop Distribution, Or Removal Order
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§ 76.153. STOP USE, STOP DISTRIBUTION, OR REMOVAL
ORDER. (a) If the department has reason to believe that a
pesticide is in violation of any provision of this chapter, the
department may issue and enforce a written or printed order to stop
the use or distribution of the pesticide or requiring the pesticide
to be removed and secured from further distribution. The
department shall present the order to the owner or custodian of the
pesticide. The person who receives the order may not sell,
distribute, or use the pesticide until the department determines
that the pesticide:
(1) is in compliance with this chapter; or
(2) does not present a hazard to the public health,
safety, or welfare.
(b) This section does not limit the right of the department
to proceed as authorized by another section of this chapter.
Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1203, ch. 388, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981.
Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1369, § 1, eff. Sept. 1,
1997.
Section: 76.131 76.141 76.142 76.143 76.144 76.151 76.152 76.153 76.154 76.155 76.1555 76.156 76.181 76.182 76.183
Last modified: August 10, 2007
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