Texas Agriculture Code Title 5, Chapter 73 - Citrus Diseases And Pests

• Texas Section 73.001 - Definition
  In this chapter, "nursery product" has the meaning assigned by Section 71.041 of this code. Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1171, ch. 388, Sec. 1,...
• Texas Section 73.002 - Policy
  The state recognizes that the citrus industry is a valuable asset and that citrus fruit and trees are highly susceptible to the ravages of insects,...
• Texas Section 73.003 - Citrus Zone
  The following counties are designated as the citrus zone of this state: Cameron, Willacy, Hidalgo, Starr, Zapata, Jim Hogg, Brooks, Kenedy, Kleberg, Nueces, Jim Wells,...
• Texas Section 73.004 - Injurious Diseases And Pests
  In accordance with Subchapter A, Chapter 71, of this code, the department shall establish quarantines against pests and diseases determined by department rule to be...
• Texas Section 73.005 - Movement Of Infected Nursery Products And Other Hosts Into Citrus Zone
  A person may not ship into the citrus zone a nursery product, seed, citrus fruit, or other host infected with a pest or disease listed...
• Texas Section 73.006 - Certificate Of Inspection; Permit
  (a) A person may not ship a citrus nursery product or citrus fruit from outside this state into this state without first filing with the...
• Texas Section 73.007 - Protection Of Carrier From Damages
  A transportation company or common carrier is not liable for damages to a consignor or consignee for refusing to receive for transportation or refusing to...
• Texas Section 73.008 - Department Employees And Expenses Outside The State
  This chapter does not authorize the department to expend money, send employees, or employ persons outside this state. Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1173, ch....
• Texas Section 73.009 - Penalties
  (a) A person commits an offense if the person violates a provision of Section 73.005 or 73.006 of this code. (b) An offense under Section...
• Texas Section 73.010 - Civil Penalty; Injunction
  (a) A person who violates this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter is liable to the state for a civil penalty of not...

Last modified: September 28, 2016