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TX Water Code § 7.351 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle A - Executive Agencies|Chapter 7 - Enforcement|Subchapter H. Suit by Others|Section 7.351. Civil Suits

Sec. 7.351.  CIVIL SUITS.  (a)  Subject to Section 7.3511, if it appears that a violation or threat of violation of Chapter 16, 26, or 28 of this code, Chapter 361, 371, 372, or 382, Health and Safety Code, a provision of Chapter 401, Health and Safety Code, under the commission's jurisdiction, or Chapter 1903, Occupations Code, or a rule adopted or an order or a permit issued under those chapters or provisions has occurred or is occurring in the jurisdiction of a local government, the local government or, in the case of a violation of Chapter 401, Health and Safety Code, a person affected as defined in that chapter, may institute a civil suit under Subchapter D in the same manner as the commission in a district court by its own attorney for the injunctive relief or civil penalty, or both, as authorized by this chapter against the person who committed, is committing, or is threatening to commit the violation.(b)  Subject to Section 7.3511, if it appears that a violation or threat of violation of Chapter 366, Health and Safety Code, under the commission's jurisdiction or a rule adopted or an order or a permit issued under that chapter has occurred or is occurring in the jurisdiction of a local government, an authorized agent as defined in that chapter may institute a civil suit under Subchapter D in the same manner as the commission in a district court by its own attorney for the injunctive relief or civil penalty, or both, as authorized by this chapter against the person who committed, is committing, or is threatening to commit the violation.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1072, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 193, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 14A.845, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 857 (H.B. 2533), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Water Code § 7.3511 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle A - Executive Agencies|Chapter 7 - Enforcement|Subchapter H. Suit by Others|Section 7.3511. Procedure for Civil Penalty; Required Notice

Sec. 7.3511.  PROCEDURE FOR CIVIL PENALTY; REQUIRED NOTICE.  (a)  In this section:(1)  "Authorized agent" has the meaning assigned by Section 366.002, Health and Safety Code.(2)  "Person affected" has the meaning assigned by Section 401.003, Health and Safety Code.(b)  This section applies only to a claim for a civil penalty in a civil suit under this subchapter for a violation of a statute, rule, order, or permit described by Section 7.351.(c)  Before instituting any claim described by Subsection (b), a local government, a person affected, or an authorized agent shall provide to the attorney general and the executive director of the commission written notice of each alleged violation, the facts in support of the claim, and the specific relief sought.(d)  A local government, a person affected, or an authorized agent may institute a claim described by Subsection (b) on or after the 90th day after the date the attorney general and the executive director of the commission receive the notice required by Subsection (c) unless before the 90th day after the date the notice is received the commission has commenced a proceeding under Subchapter C or the attorney general has commenced a civil suit under Subchapter D concerning at least one of the alleged violations set forth in the notice.(e)  If a local government, a person affected, or an authorized agent discovers a violation that is within 120 days of the expiration of the limitations period described in Section 7.360, the local government, person affected, or authorized agent may institute a claim described by Subsection (b) on or after the 45th day after the date the attorney general and the executive director of the commission receive the notice required by Subsection (c) unless before the 45th day after the date the notice is received the commission has commenced a proceeding under Subchapter C or the attorney general has commenced a civil suit under Subchapter D concerning at least one of the alleged violations set forth in the notice.  In the circumstances described by this subsection, in addition to providing the notice required by Subsection (c), the local government, person affected, or authorized agent must:(1)  provide a copy of the notice by certified mail or hand delivery to the chief of the division of the attorney general's office responsible for handling environmental enforcement claims; and(2)  include with the copy of the notice under Subdivision (1) a statement providing that the copy of the notice is being provided pursuant to this subsection.|Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 857 (H.B. 2533), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Water Code § 7.352 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle A - Executive Agencies|Chapter 7 - Enforcement|Subchapter H. Suit by Others|Section 7.352. Resolution Required

Sec. 7.352.  RESOLUTION REQUIRED.  In the case of a violation of Chapter 26 of this code or Chapter 382, Health and Safety Code, a local government may not exercise the enforcement power authorized by this subchapter unless its governing body adopts a resolution authorizing the exercise of the power.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1072, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Water Code § 7.353 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle A - Executive Agencies|Chapter 7 - Enforcement|Subchapter H. Suit by Others|Section 7.353. Commission Necessary Party

Sec. 7.353.  COMMISSION NECESSARY PARTY.  In a suit brought by a local government under this subchapter, the commission is a necessary and indispensable party.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1072, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Water Code § 7.354 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle A - Executive Agencies|Chapter 7 - Enforcement|Subchapter H. Suit by Others|Section 7.354. Costs and Fees

Sec. 7.354.  COSTS AND FEES.  A penalty collected in a suit under this subchapter for a violation of Chapter 28 of this code or Chapter 401, Health and Safety Code, shall be paid to the state.  If the suit is brought by a local government or, in the case of a violation of Chapter 401, Health and Safety Code, a person affected as defined in that chapter, the court shall include in any final judgment in favor of the local government or affected person an award to cover reasonable costs and attorney's fees.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1072, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Water Code § 7.355 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle A - Executive Agencies|Chapter 7 - Enforcement|Subchapter H. Suit by Others|Section 7.355. Complaints

Sec. 7.355.  COMPLAINTS.  In the case of a violation of Chapter 401, Health and Safety Code, a local government or person affected may file with the commission a written complaint and may request an investigation of an alleged violation by a person who holds a permit subject to the commission's jurisdiction.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1072, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Water Code § 7.356 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle A - Executive Agencies|Chapter 7 - Enforcement|Subchapter H. Suit by Others|Section 7.356. Commission Reply

Sec. 7.356.  COMMISSION REPLY.  The commission shall reply to the local government or person affected who filed a complaint under Section 7.355 in writing not later than the 60th day after the complaint is received and shall provide a copy of any investigation report relevant to the complaint together with a determination of whether the alleged violation was committed.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1072, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Water Code § 7.358 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle A - Executive Agencies|Chapter 7 - Enforcement|Subchapter H. Suit by Others|Section 7.358. Other Requirements

Sec. 7.358.  OTHER REQUIREMENTS.  In the case of a violation of Chapter 1903, Occupations Code, the regulatory authority of any local government may require compliance with any reasonable inspection requirements or ordinances or regulations designed to protect the public water supply and pay any reasonable fees imposed by the local government relating to work performed within its jurisdiction.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1072, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 14A.846, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Water Code § 7.359 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle A - Executive Agencies|Chapter 7 - Enforcement|Subchapter H. Suit by Others|Section 7.359. Factors to Be Considered in Determining Amount of Civil Penalty

Sec. 7.359.  FACTORS TO BE CONSIDERED IN DETERMINING AMOUNT OF CIVIL PENALTY.  In determining the amount of a civil penalty to be assessed in a suit brought by a local government under this subchapter, the trier of fact shall consider the factors described by Section 7.053.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 543 (H.B. 1794), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Water Code § 7.360 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle A - Executive Agencies|Chapter 7 - Enforcement|Subchapter H. Suit by Others|Section 7.360. Limitations

Sec. 7.360.  LIMITATIONS.  A suit for a civil penalty that is brought by a local government under this subchapter must be brought not later than the fifth anniversary of the earlier of the date the person who committed the violation:(1)  notifies the commission in writing of the violation; or(2)  receives a notice of enforcement from the commission with respect to the alleged violation.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 543 (H.B. 1794), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Water Code § 8.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle A - Executive Agencies|Chapter 8 - Southwestern States Water Commission|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 8.001. Definitions

Sec. 8.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Commission" means the Southwestern States Water Commission.(2)  "Commissioner" means a member of the commission.(3)  "Board" means the Texas Water Development Board.|Added by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 39, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Renumbered from Sec. 6.001 by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 167, Sec. 5.01(a)(54) eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Renumbered from Sec. 6.001 and amended by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 977, Sec. 2, eff. June 19, 1987.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 451 (H.B. 163), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Water Code § 8.011 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle A - Executive Agencies|Chapter 8 - Southwestern States Water Commission|Subchapter B. Organizational and Administrative Provisions|Section 8.011. Creation of Commission

Sec. 8.011.  CREATION OF COMMISSION.  The Southwestern States Water Commission is created as an advisory commission to the governor and the legislature.|Added by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 39, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Renumbered from Sec. 6.011 by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 167, Sec. 5.01(a)(54) eff. Sept. 1, 1987.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 451 (H.B. 163), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Water Code § 8.013 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle A - Executive Agencies|Chapter 8 - Southwestern States Water Commission|Subchapter B. Organizational and Administrative Provisions|Section 8.013. Commissioners; Appointment

Sec. 8.013.  COMMISSIONERS;  APPOINTMENT.  (a)  The commission is composed of three commissioners as follows: (1)  the governor or the governor's designee; (2)  a member of the standing committee of the house of representatives that has jurisdiction over natural resources, appointed by the governor; and(3)  a member of the standing committee of the senate that has jurisdiction over water issues, appointed by the governor.(b)  The governor or the governor's designee shall act as the official representative of this state on the commission and shall exercise all powers and duties of this state as a member of the commission.|Added by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 39, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Renumbered from Sec. 6.013 by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 167, Sec. 5.01(a)(54), eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1170, Sec. 46.01, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 451 (H.B. 163), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Water Code § 8.015 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle A - Executive Agencies|Chapter 8 - Southwestern States Water Commission|Subchapter B. Organizational and Administrative Provisions|Section 8.015. Terms

Sec. 8.015.  TERMS.  (a)  The two appointed commissioners serve staggered terms of four years, with the term of one appointed commissioner expiring on February 1 of each odd-numbered year.(b)  Each appointed commissioner serves until the commissioner's successor is appointed.(c)  A vacancy in an appointed position on the commission shall be filled for the unexpired portion of the term in the same manner as the original appointment.|Added by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 39, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Renumbered from Sec. 6.015 by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 167, Sec. 5.01(a)(54), eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1170, Sec. 46.02, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 451 (H.B. 163), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Water Code § 8.016 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle A - Executive Agencies|Chapter 8 - Southwestern States Water Commission|Subchapter B. Organizational and Administrative Provisions|Section 8.016. Chairman

Sec. 8.016.  CHAIRMAN.  The governor or the governor's designee shall serve as chairman of the commission.|Added by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 39, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Renumbered from Sec. 6.016 by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 167, Sec. 5.01(a)(54), eff. Sept. 1, 1987.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 451 (H.B. 163), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Water Code § 8.017 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle A - Executive Agencies|Chapter 8 - Southwestern States Water Commission|Subchapter B. Organizational and Administrative Provisions|Section 8.017. Commission Meetings

Sec. 8.017.  COMMISSION MEETINGS.  (a)  The commission shall meet at least quarterly on a day and at a place within the state selected by it.(b)  A meeting of the commission may be recessed at the discretion of the commission.(c)  The chairman or two commissioners may call a special meeting at any time by giving notice to the other commissioner or commissioners.(d)  The chairman shall preside at all meetings of the commission.(e)  A majority of the commissioners constitute a quorum to transact business of the commission.|Added by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 39, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Renumbered from Sec. 6.017 by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 167, Sec. 5.01(a)(54), eff. Sept. 1, 1987.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 451 (H.B. 163), Sec. 7, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Water Code § 8.019 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle A - Executive Agencies|Chapter 8 - Southwestern States Water Commission|Subchapter B. Organizational and Administrative Provisions|Section 8.019. Administrative Support

Sec. 8.019.  ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT.  The board shall provide administrative support to the commission to assist the commission in carrying out this chapter.|Added by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 39, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Renumbered from Sec. 6.019 by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 167, Sec. 5.01(a)(54), eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Renumbered from Sec. 6.019 and amended by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 977, Sec. 2, eff. June 19, 1987.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 451 (H.B. 163), Sec. 8, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Water Code § 8.020 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle A - Executive Agencies|Chapter 8 - Southwestern States Water Commission|Subchapter B. Organizational and Administrative Provisions|Section 8.020. Special Representatives

Sec. 8.020.  SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVES.  In cooperating with or carrying out discussions with a particular state under Section 8.051 of this code or in negotiating with a particular state under Section 8.056 of this code, the commission may appoint one or more persons who reside within an area of this state that is adjacent to the particular state with which this state is cooperating, having discussions, or negotiating, and who are knowledgeable with regard to the water concerns of the adjacent state, to join the commission in the cooperative activity, discussions, or negotiations and to advise the commission.|Added by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 39, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Renumbered from Sec. 6.020 by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 167, Sec. 5.01(a)(54), eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 167, Sec. 5.01(a)(55), eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Water Code § 8.051 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle A - Executive Agencies|Chapter 8 - Southwestern States Water Commission|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 8.051. Interaction With Other States

Sec. 8.051.  INTERACTION WITH OTHER STATES.  (a)  In cooperation with representatives of neighboring states, the commission may discuss the water needs of the region.(b)  The commission may initiate and carry out discussions with representatives of neighboring states relating to the identification and development of sources and methods of augmenting water supplies on a regional basis after existing water supplies are fully committed.|Added by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 39, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Renumbered from Sec. 6.051 by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 167, Sec. 5.01(a)(54), eff. Sept. 1, 1987.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 451 (H.B. 163), Sec. 9, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Water Code § 8.052 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle A - Executive Agencies|Chapter 8 - Southwestern States Water Commission|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 8.052. Interaction With Mexico

Sec. 8.052.  INTERACTION WITH MEXICO.  The commission may confer with the government of Mexico concerning water needs and development of sources of water supply.|Added by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 39, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Renumbered from Sec. 6.052 by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 167, Sec. 5.01(a)(54), eff. Sept. 1, 1987.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 451 (H.B. 163), Sec. 10, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Water Code § 8.054 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle A - Executive Agencies|Chapter 8 - Southwestern States Water Commission|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 8.054. Designating Water Deficient Areas

Sec. 8.054.  DESIGNATING WATER DEFICIENT AREAS.  The commission shall designate areas of the state in which the present and future water supply is not sufficient to meet the future requirements of those areas, even after giving full consideration to the effects of water conservation in the projections of future needs.|Added by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 39, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Renumbered from Sec. 6.054 by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 167, Sec. 5.01(a)(54), eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Water Code § 8.055 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle A - Executive Agencies|Chapter 8 - Southwestern States Water Commission|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 8.055. Reports

Sec. 8.055.  REPORTS.  The commission shall make recommendations to the governor and to the legislature relating to potential water source areas and the necessary methods to bring the water to those areas in this state that need water.|Added by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 39, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Renumbered from Sec. 6.055 by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 167, Sec. 5.01(a)(54), eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Water Code § 8.056 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle A - Executive Agencies|Chapter 8 - Southwestern States Water Commission|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 8.056. Compacts

Sec. 8.056.  COMPACTS.  The commission may contact and negotiate with other states regarding the need for establishing interstate compacts, addressing groundwater problems, needs, and supplies, if an aquifer underlies several states, and addressing other related subjects that would be beneficial to the states including the conservation and beneficial use of water.|Added by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 39, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Renumbered from Sec. 6.056 by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 167, Sec. 5.01(a)(54), eff. Sept. 1, 1987.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 451 (H.B. 163), Sec. 11, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Water Code § 11.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle B - Water Rights|Chapter 11 - Water Rights|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 11.001. Vested Rights Not Affected

Sec. 11.001.  VESTED RIGHTS NOT AFFECTED.  (a)  Nothing in this code affects vested private rights to the use of water, except to the extent that provisions of Subchapter G of this chapter might affect these rights.(b)  This code does not recognize any riparian right in the owner of any land the title to which passed out of the State of Texas after July 1, 1895.|Amended by Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 2207, ch. 870, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977.|
TX Water Code § 11.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle B - Water Rights|Chapter 11 - Water Rights|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 11.003. Streams That Form Boundaries Included

Sec. 11.003.  STREAMS THAT FORM BOUNDARIES INCLUDED.  This chapter applies to all streams or other sources of water supply lying upon or forming a part of the boundaries of this state.|Amended by Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 2207, ch. 870, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977.|
TX Water Code § 11.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle B - Water Rights|Chapter 11 - Water Rights|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 11.004. Commission to Receive Certified Copies of Judgments, Etc

Sec. 11.004.  COMMISSION TO RECEIVE CERTIFIED COPIES OF JUDGMENTS, ETC.  When any court of record renders a judgment, decree, or order affecting the title to any water right, claim, appropriation, or irrigation facility or affecting any matter over which the commission is given supervision by law, the clerk of the court shall immediately transmit to the commission a certified copy of the judgment, decree, or order.|Amended by Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 2207, ch. 870, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977;  Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 795, Sec. 1.003, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.|Sec. 11.005.  APPLICABILITY TO WORKS UNDER FEDERAL RECLAMATION ACT.  This chapter applies to the construction, maintenance, and operation of irrigation works constructed in this state under the federal reclamation act, as amended (43 U.S.C. Sec. 371 et seq.), to the extent that this chapter is not inconsistent with the federal act or the regulations made under that act by the secretary of the interior.|Amended by Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 2207, ch. 870, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977.|