SECTION 303.35. Field Citation by Watermaster

(a) Upon witnessing a violation set forth in subsection (d) of this section, the watermaster or the watermaster's deputy, may issue the alleged violator a field citation. The field citation will allege a violation has occurred and require that the alleged violator pay the administrative penalty and take remedial action as provided in the field citation.

(b) The alleged violator may either pay the administrative penalty assessed by the field citation without admitting or denying the alleged violation or request a hearing on the alleged violation.

(c) If the alleged violator fails to either pay the administrative penalty or take remedial action pursuant to a field citation issued under subsection (a) of this section, the executive director may proceed with enforcement action in accordance with Chapters 70 and 80 of this title.

(d) Violations for which the watermaster may issue a field citation are as follows.

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Source Note: The provisions of this §303.35 adopted to be effective January 4, 1999, 23 TexReg 13100