TITLE: Relating to the cleaning of a structure used to grow oysters for cultivated oyster mariculture.

SUMMARY: Relating to the cleaning of a structure used to grow oysters for cultivated oyster mariculture.

FULL TEXT:
AN ACT relating to the cleaning of a structure used to grow oysters for cultivated oyster mariculture. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Chapter 75, Parks and Wildlife Code, is amended by adding Section 75.01055 to read as follows: Sec. 75.01055. CLEANING OF STRUCTURES USED FOR GROWING OYSTERS. A cultivated oyster mariculture permit holder may clean a structure used to grow oysters for cultivated oyster mariculture at the location where the permit holder is authorized to operate if the permit holder: (1) cleans the structure only with water from the location where the permit holder is authorized to operate; and (2) does not use soap, chemicals, or any other similar substance to clean the structure. SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2023.