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TX Occ Code § 1956.063 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 12 - Practices and Trades Related to Water, Health, and Safety|Subtitle B - Practices Related to Health and Safety|Chapter 1956 - Metal Recycling Entities|Subchapter B. Sale of Crafted Precious Metal to Dealers|Section 1956.063. Form of Report; Filing

Sec. 1956.063.  FORM OF REPORT;  FILING.  (a)  A report required by this subchapter must comply with this section unless a similar report is required by another state law or a municipal ordinance, in which event the required report must comply with the applicable law or ordinance.(b)  If a transaction regulated by this subchapter occurs in a municipality that maintains a police department, the original and a copy of the report required by this subchapter shall be submitted to the municipality's chief of police.  If the transaction does not occur in such a municipality, the original and a copy of the report shall be submitted to the sheriff of the county in which the transaction occurs.(c)  For each transaction regulated by this subchapter, the dealer shall submit a report on a preprinted and prenumbered form prescribed by the commissioner or in the manner described by Subsection (c-1). The form must include the following:(1)  the date of the transaction;(2)  a description of the crafted precious metal purchased by the dealer;(3)  the name and physical address of the dealer; and(4)  the name, physical description, and physical address of the seller or transferor.(c-1)  A  dealer may submit a list required by Section 1956.062(b) to satisfy the reporting requirement under this section if the list contains the information described by Subsection (c). (d)  The dealer shall retain a copy of the report until the third anniversary of the date the report is filed.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 4, eff. June 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1298 (H.B. 2490), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2011.Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 767 (H.B. 1442), Sec. 94, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 1956.064 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 12 - Practices and Trades Related to Water, Health, and Safety|Subtitle B - Practices Related to Health and Safety|Chapter 1956 - Metal Recycling Entities|Subchapter B. Sale of Crafted Precious Metal to Dealers|Section 1956.064. Required Retention of Crafted Precious Metal

Sec. 1956.064.  REQUIRED RETENTION OF CRAFTED PRECIOUS METAL.  (a)  A dealer may not melt, deface, alter, or dispose of crafted precious metal that is the subject of a report required by this subchapter before the 11th day after the date the report is filed unless:(1)  the peace officer to whom the report is submitted, for good cause, authorizes disposition of the metal;(2)  the dealer obtains the name, address, and description of the buyer and retains a record of that information;  or(3)  the dealer is a pawnbroker and the disposition is the redemption of pledged property by the pledgor.(b)  A peace officer who has reasonable suspicion to believe that an item of crafted precious metal in the possession of a dealer is stolen may place the item on hold for a period not to exceed 60 days by issuing to the dealer a written notice that:(1)  specifically identifies the item alleged to be stolen and subject to the hold; and(2)  informs the dealer of the requirements of Subsection (c).(c)  On receiving the notice, the dealer may not melt, deface, alter, or dispose of the identified crafted precious metal until the hold is released in writing by a peace officer of this state or a court order.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 4, eff. June 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1298 (H.B. 2490), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Occ Code § 1956.065 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 12 - Practices and Trades Related to Water, Health, and Safety|Subtitle B - Practices Related to Health and Safety|Chapter 1956 - Metal Recycling Entities|Subchapter B. Sale of Crafted Precious Metal to Dealers|Section 1956.065. Inspection of Crafted Precious Metal by Peace Officer

Sec. 1956.065.  INSPECTION OF CRAFTED PRECIOUS METAL BY PEACE OFFICER.  (a)  A dealer shall make crafted precious metal purchased by the dealer available for inspection by a peace officer during regular business hours while in the dealer's possession.(b)  Information obtained under this section is confidential except for use in a criminal investigation or prosecution or a civil court proceeding.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 4, eff. June 1, 2003.|
TX Occ Code § 1956.066 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 12 - Practices and Trades Related to Water, Health, and Safety|Subtitle B - Practices Related to Health and Safety|Chapter 1956 - Metal Recycling Entities|Subchapter B. Sale of Crafted Precious Metal to Dealers|Section 1956.066. Purchase From Minor

Sec. 1956.066.  PURCHASE FROM MINOR.  (a)  A dealer may not purchase crafted precious metal from a person younger than 18 years of age unless the seller delivers to the dealer before the purchase a written statement from the seller's parent or legal guardian consenting to the transaction.(b)  The dealer shall retain the statement with the records required to be kept under this subchapter.  The dealer may destroy the statement after the later of:(1)  the date the item is sold;  or(2)  the first anniversary of the date the dealer purchased the item.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 4, eff. June 1, 2003.|
TX Occ Code § 1956.067 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 12 - Practices and Trades Related to Water, Health, and Safety|Subtitle B - Practices Related to Health and Safety|Chapter 1956 - Metal Recycling Entities|Subchapter B. Sale of Crafted Precious Metal to Dealers|Section 1956.067. Purchase at Temporary Location of Dealer

Sec. 1956.067.  PURCHASE AT TEMPORARY LOCATION OF DEALER.  (a)  A dealer who conducts business at a temporary location for a period of less than one year may not engage in the business of buying precious metal or used items made of precious metal unless, within a 12-month period at least 30 days before the date on which each purchase is made, the dealer has filed:(1)  a registration statement with the department;(2)  a copy of the registration statement and a copy of the dealer's certificate of registration issued under this subchapter with the local law enforcement agency of:(A)  the municipality in which the temporary location is located; or(B)  if the temporary location is not located in a municipality, the county in which the temporary location is located; and(3)  a copy of the dealer's certificate of registration issued under this subchapter with the county and, if applicable, the municipality in which the temporary location is located.(b)  The registration statement must contain:(1)  the name and address of the dealer;(2)  the location where business is to be conducted;(3)  if the dealer is an association, the name and address of each member of the association;(4)  if the dealer is a corporation, the name and address of each officer and director of the corporation;  and(5)  other relevant information required by the department.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 4, eff. June 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1298 (H.B. 2490), Sec. 7, eff. January 1, 2012.|
TX Occ Code § 1956.068 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 12 - Practices and Trades Related to Water, Health, and Safety|Subtitle B - Practices Related to Health and Safety|Chapter 1956 - Metal Recycling Entities|Subchapter B. Sale of Crafted Precious Metal to Dealers|Section 1956.068. Purchase of Melted Items

Sec. 1956.068.  PURCHASE OF MELTED ITEMS.  A dealer, in the course of business, may not purchase from a person other than a manufacturer of or a regular dealer in crafted precious metal an object formed as the result of the melting of crafted precious metal.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 4, eff. June 1, 2003.|
TX Occ Code § 1956.069 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 12 - Practices and Trades Related to Water, Health, and Safety|Subtitle B - Practices Related to Health and Safety|Chapter 1956 - Metal Recycling Entities|Subchapter B. Sale of Crafted Precious Metal to Dealers|Section 1956.069. Criminal Penalty

Sec. 1956.069.  CRIMINAL PENALTY.  (a)  A person commits an offense if the person:(1)  fails to make or permit inspection of a report as required by Section 1956.062 or 1956.063;(2)  violates Section 1956.0612 or 1956.064;(3)  fails to obtain or retain a statement as required by Section 1956.066;(4)  fails to file a registration statement as required by Section 1956.067; or(5)  purchases an object in violation of Section 1956.068.(b)  An offense under this section is a Class B misdemeanor.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 4, eff. June 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1298 (H.B. 2490), Sec. 8, eff. January 1, 2012.|
TX Occ Code § 1956.101 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 12 - Practices and Trades Related to Water, Health, and Safety|Subtitle B - Practices Related to Health and Safety|Chapter 1956 - Metal Recycling Entities|Subchapter C. Restrictions on Sale of Certain Items to Metal Recycling Entities|Section 1956.101. Definitions

Sec. 1956.101.  DEFINITIONS.  In this subchapter:(1)  Repealed by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1316, Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2007.(2)  "Motor vehicle" has the meaning assigned by Section 541.201, Transportation Code.(3)  "PCB-containing capacitor" means a capacitor that contains polychlorinated biphenyls and is regulated under the federal Toxic Substances Control Act (15 U.S.C. Section 2601 et seq.).(4)  "Person" means an individual, corporation, partnership, sole proprietorship, or other business entity.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 4, eff. June 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1316 (S.B. 1154), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Occ Code § 1956.102 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 12 - Practices and Trades Related to Water, Health, and Safety|Subtitle B - Practices Related to Health and Safety|Chapter 1956 - Metal Recycling Entities|Subchapter C. Restrictions on Sale of Certain Items to Metal Recycling Entities|Section 1956.102. Exception

Sec. 1956.102.  EXCEPTION.  This subchapter does not apply to a sale or transfer by or on behalf of a metal recycling entity.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 4, eff. June 1, 2003.|
TX Occ Code § 1956.103 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 12 - Practices and Trades Related to Water, Health, and Safety|Subtitle B - Practices Related to Health and Safety|Chapter 1956 - Metal Recycling Entities|Subchapter C. Restrictions on Sale of Certain Items to Metal Recycling Entities|Section 1956.103. Restrictions on Transfer of Certain Property

Sec. 1956.103.  RESTRICTIONS ON TRANSFER OF CERTAIN PROPERTY.  (a)  A person may not sell or otherwise transfer to a metal recycling entity:(1)  a lead-acid battery, fuel tank, or PCB-containing capacitor that is included with another type of scrap, used, or obsolete metal without first obtaining from the metal recycling entity a written and signed acknowledgment that the scrap, used, or obsolete metal includes one or more lead-acid batteries, fuel tanks, or PCB-containing capacitors;(2)  any of the following items that contain or enclose a lead-acid battery, fuel tank, or PCB-containing capacitor or of which a lead-acid battery, fuel tank, or PCB-containing capacitor is a part:(A)  a motor vehicle;(B)  a motor vehicle that has been junked, flattened, dismantled, or changed so that it has lost its character as a motor vehicle;(C)  an appliance; or(D)  any other item of scrap, used, or obsolete metal;(3)  a motor vehicle or a motor vehicle that has been junked, flattened, dismantled, or changed so that it has lost its character as a motor vehicle if the motor vehicle includes, contains, or encloses a tire or scrap tire; or(4)  a metal alcoholic beverage keg, regardless of condition, unless the seller is the manufacturer of the keg, the brewer or distiller of the beverage that was contained in the keg, or an authorized representative of the manufacturer, brewer, or distiller.(b)  Subsection (a)(3) does not apply to the sale or other transfer of a motor vehicle or a junked, flattened, dismantled, or changed motor vehicle from another state.(c)  Subsection (a) does not apply to a fuel tank that has been completely drained and rendered unusable in accordance with Texas Commission on Environmental Quality rules regardless of whether the fuel tank is attached to a motor vehicle.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 4, eff. June 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 47 (S.B. 1298), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1234 (S.B. 694), Sec. 17, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Occ Code § 1956.104 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 12 - Practices and Trades Related to Water, Health, and Safety|Subtitle B - Practices Related to Health and Safety|Chapter 1956 - Metal Recycling Entities|Subchapter C. Restrictions on Sale of Certain Items to Metal Recycling Entities|Section 1956.104. Notice of Restrictions

Sec. 1956.104.  NOTICE OF RESTRICTIONS.  A metal recycling entity shall post in a conspicuous location a notice that:(1)  is readily visible to a person selling material to the metal recycling entity;(2)  is at least 24 inches horizontally by 18 inches vertically; and(3)  contains the following language:TEXAS LAW PROHIBITS:1.  THE SALE OF A WHOLE, FLATTENED, OR JUNKED MOTOR VEHICLE, AN APPLIANCE, OR ANY OTHER SCRAP METAL ITEM CONTAINING A LEAD-ACID BATTERY, FUEL TANK THAT HAS NOT BEEN COMPLETELY DRAINED AND RENDERED UNUSABLE, OR PCB-CONTAINING CAPACITOR; AND2.  THE SALE OF LEAD-ACID BATTERIES, FUEL TANKS THAT HAVE NOT BEEN COMPLETELY DRAINED AND RENDERED UNUSABLE, OR PCB-CONTAINING CAPACITORS INCLUDED WITH OTHER SCRAP METALS WITHOUT OUR PRIOR WRITTEN ACKNOWLEDGMENT.VIOLATION OF THIS LAW IS A MISDEMEANOR.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 4, eff. June 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 47 (S.B. 1298), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Occ Code § 1956.105 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 12 - Practices and Trades Related to Water, Health, and Safety|Subtitle B - Practices Related to Health and Safety|Chapter 1956 - Metal Recycling Entities|Subchapter C. Restrictions on Sale of Certain Items to Metal Recycling Entities|Section 1956.105. Criminal Penalty

Sec. 1956.105.  CRIMINAL PENALTY.  (a)  A person commits an offense if the person violates this subchapter.(b)  An offense under this section is a misdemeanor punishable by:(1)  a fine of not more than $1,000;(2)  confinement in the county jail for not more than 60 days;  or(3)  both the fine and the confinement.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 4, eff. June 1, 2003.|
TX Occ Code § 1956.151 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 12 - Practices and Trades Related to Water, Health, and Safety|Subtitle B - Practices Related to Health and Safety|Chapter 1956 - Metal Recycling Entities|Subchapter D. Disciplinary Procedures|Section 1956.151. Denial of Certificate; Disciplinary Action

Sec. 1956.151.  DENIAL OF CERTIFICATE; DISCIPLINARY ACTION.  The commission shall deny an application for a certificate of registration, suspend or revoke a certificate of registration, or reprimand a person who is registered under this chapter if the person:(1)  obtains a certificate of registration by means of fraud, misrepresentation, or concealment of a material fact;(2)  sells, barters, or offers to sell or barter a certificate of registration;(3)  violates a provision of this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter; or(4)  violates Section 1956.021.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1316 (S.B. 1154), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2007.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1234 (S.B. 694), Sec. 18, eff. September 1, 2011.Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 595 (S.B. 616), Sec. 3.003, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 1956.153 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 12 - Practices and Trades Related to Water, Health, and Safety|Subtitle B - Practices Related to Health and Safety|Chapter 1956 - Metal Recycling Entities|Subchapter D. Disciplinary Procedures|Section 1956.153. Hearing

Sec. 1956.153.  HEARING.  (a)  A person whose application for a certificate of registration is denied, whose certificate of registration is suspended or revoked, or who is reprimanded is entitled to a hearing before the department if the person submits to the department a written request for the hearing.(b)  A hearing is governed by department rules for a contested hearing and by Chapter 2001, Government Code.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1316 (S.B. 1154), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Occ Code § 1956.201 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 12 - Practices and Trades Related to Water, Health, and Safety|Subtitle B - Practices Related to Health and Safety|Chapter 1956 - Metal Recycling Entities|Subchapter E. Other Penalties and Enforcement Provisions|Section 1956.201. Enforcement Proceedings; Injunction

Sec. 1956.201.  ENFORCEMENT PROCEEDINGS; INJUNCTION.  (a)  The department, the attorney general, or the district, county, or city attorney for the county or municipality in which an alleged violation of this chapter occurs may, on receipt of a verified complaint, bring an appropriate administrative or judicial proceeding to enforce this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter.(b)  The attorney general or an attorney representing the state may initiate an action for an injunction to prohibit a person from violating this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1316 (S.B. 1154), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Occ Code § 1956.202 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 12 - Practices and Trades Related to Water, Health, and Safety|Subtitle B - Practices Related to Health and Safety|Chapter 1956 - Metal Recycling Entities|Subchapter E. Other Penalties and Enforcement Provisions|Section 1956.202. Civil Penalty

Sec. 1956.202.  CIVIL PENALTY.  (a)  Except as provided by Subsection (d), a person who violates this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter is liable to this state for a civil penalty of not more than $1,000 for each violation.(b)  The amount of the penalty shall be based on:(1)  the seriousness of the violation;(2)  the history of previous violations;(3)  the amount necessary to deter a future violation; and(4)  any other matter that justice may require.(c)  The attorney general may sue to collect a civil penalty under this section.  In the suit the attorney general may recover, on behalf of the state, the reasonable expenses incurred in obtaining the penalty, including investigation and court costs, reasonable attorney's fees, witness fees, and other expenses.(d)  A civil penalty may not be assessed under this section for conduct described by Section 1956.021, 1956.023(d), 1956.036(a), 1956.038, or 1956.039.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1316 (S.B. 1154), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2007.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1234 (S.B. 694), Sec. 19, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Occ Code § 1956.203 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 12 - Practices and Trades Related to Water, Health, and Safety|Subtitle B - Practices Related to Health and Safety|Chapter 1956 - Metal Recycling Entities|Subchapter E. Other Penalties and Enforcement Provisions|Section 1956.203. Criminal Penalty for Certain Solicitation

Sec. 1956.203.  CRIMINAL PENALTY FOR CERTAIN SOLICITATION.  (a)  A person commits an offense if the person solicits the purchase of regulated material at a location other than a business location at which the material is produced as a by-product in the ordinary course of that business.(b)  An offense under this section is a Class B misdemeanor.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1316 (S.B. 1154), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Occ Code § 1956.204 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 12 - Practices and Trades Related to Water, Health, and Safety|Subtitle B - Practices Related to Health and Safety|Chapter 1956 - Metal Recycling Entities|Subchapter E. Other Penalties and Enforcement Provisions|Section 1956.204. General Criminal Penalty

Sec. 1956.204.  GENERAL CRIMINAL PENALTY.  (a)  A person commits an offense if the person violates this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter, including a rule, charter, or ordinance adopted, an order issued, or a standard imposed by a county, municipality, or political subdivision under Section 1956.003.(b)  An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor.(c)  If conduct that constitutes an offense under this section also constitutes an offense under another section in this chapter, the person may be prosecuted only under that other section.|Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 864 (H.B. 555), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2013.|
TX Occ Code § 1958.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 12 - Practices and Trades Related to Water, Health, and Safety|Subtitle B - Practices Related to Health and Safety|Chapter 1958 - Mold Assessors and Remediators|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 1958.001. Definitions

Sec. 1958.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Commission" means the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation.(1-a)  "Department" means the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.(2)  "Executive director" means the executive director of the department.(3)  "License" means a license issued under this chapter.(4)  "Mold" means any living or dead fungi or related products or parts, including spores, hyphae, and mycotoxins.(5)  "Mold assessment" means:(A)  an inspection, investigation, or survey of a dwelling or other structure to provide the owner or occupant with information regarding the presence, identification, or evaluation of mold;(B)  the development of a mold management plan or remediation protocol; or(C)  the collection or analysis of a mold sample.(6)  "Mold remediation" means the removal, cleaning, sanitizing, demolition, or other treatment, including preventive activities, of mold or mold-contaminated matter that was not purposely grown at that location.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 205, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 5.292, eff. April 2, 2015.Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 838 (S.B. 202), Sec. 1.278, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Occ Code § 1958.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 12 - Practices and Trades Related to Water, Health, and Safety|Subtitle B - Practices Related to Health and Safety|Chapter 1958 - Mold Assessors and Remediators|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 1958.002. Scope of Authority

Sec. 1958.002.  SCOPE OF AUTHORITY.  (a)  This chapter applies only to the regulation of mold-related activities that affect indoor air quality, including a mold-related activity performed by a third party for compensation at a property owned or operated by a governmental entity.(b)  This chapter does not apply to:(1)  the following activities when not conducted for the purpose of mold assessment or mold remediation:(A)  routine cleaning;(B)  the diagnosis, repair, cleaning, or replacement of plumbing, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, electrical, or air duct systems or appliances;(C)  commercial or residential real estate inspections;  and(D)  the incidental discovery or emergency containment of potential mold contamination during the conduct or performance of services listed in this subsection;(2)  the repair, replacement, or cleaning of construction materials during the building phase of the construction of a structure;(3)  the standard performance of custodial activities for, preventive maintenance of, and the routine assessment of property owned or operated by a governmental entity;  or(4)  a pest control inspection conducted by a person regulated under Chapter 1951.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 205, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|