SECTION 265.198. Enforcement


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  • (a) If a person violates Texas Health and Safety Code, §341.064 or §341.0645 or this subchapter, DSHS or the local regulatory authority may, in accordance with Texas Health and Safety Code, §341.092, institute a civil suit in district court for the assessment of civil penalties, injunctive relief, or both.

    (b) A person who violates Texas Health Safety Code, §341.064 or §341.0645, or this subchapter may also be subject to a criminal penalty under Texas Health and Safety Code, §341.091.

    (c) If a pool or spa closes, either voluntarily or by court order, public access to the pool or spa must be restricted and a notice posted on the entry gates or doors.

Source Note: The provisions of this §265.198 adopted to be effective January 1, 2023, 47 TexReg 8668