Texas Agriculture Code

§ 153.004 — ASSESSMENT

AG § 153.004Title 6. PRODUCTION, PROCESSING, AND SALE OF ANIMAL PRODUCTS · Part B. LIVESTOCK · Ch. 153. PREVENTION AND INVESTIGATION OF CATTLE THEFT

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(a)Program rules must establish a per-head regulatory assessment in an amount necessary to reimburse the association for direct costs incurred under this chapter.

(b)In determining the amount of the assessment, the department shall consider:

(1)the amount of similar assessments or charges authorized by the laws of other states or the United States;

(2)the direct operating costs of the program; and

(3)the expertise required to operate the program.

(c)On request by the association, the department shall review the amount of the assessment and consider any necessary revision.

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Legislative history

Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 500 (H.B. 2817), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2017.