Texas Agriculture Code

§ 12A.002 — CEASE AND DESIST ORDER

AG § 12A.002Title 2. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE · Ch. 12A. GENERAL LICENSING PROVISIONS · Art. A. POWERS AND DUTIES OF DEPARTMENT RELATED TO LICENSING

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(a)If it appears to the commissioner that a person who is not licensed by the department is violating a statute or rule that requires the person to hold a license issued by the department or a statute or rule relating to an activity regulated by the department, the commissioner after notice and opportunity for a hearing may issue a cease and desist order prohibiting the person from engaging in the activity.

(b)A violation of an order under this section constitutes grounds for imposing an administrative penalty.

Legislative history

Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 506 (S.B. 1016), Sec. 6.03, eff. September 1, 2009.