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  • United States — Texas

    Agriculture Code § 131.083

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    A person may not label, sell, keep, expose, or offer for sale a product that resembles honey and is labeled as imitation honey.

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    Agriculture Code § 131.084

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    Honey mixtures cannot be sold or offered for sale unless the label lists ingredients and 'honey' is printed in the same size as the other ingredients; 'honey' also cannot be displayed more prominently in the product name.

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    Agriculture Code § 131.101

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    The chief apiary inspector enforces Subchapters B, C, and D, and the Department of State Health Services enforces Subchapter E.

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    Agriculture Code § 131.102

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    The chief apiary inspector and the Department of State Health Services may enter certain premises at a reasonable hour to check for possible violations.

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    Agriculture Code § 131.103

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    An enforcing official or agency may issue a written stop-sale order for certain bees, equipment, pollen, or honey, must give a copy to the possessor, and the possessor may not sell or transport the items until they are found compliant.

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    Agriculture Code § 131.104

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    This section lets enforcement officials sue to stop violations and use other civil actions, requires the attorney general or a county/district attorney to represent them on request, and requires sheriffs or constables to protect those officers or employees.

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    Agriculture Code § 131.105

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    A civil or criminal prosecution under this chapter must be brought in the county where the affected bees, equipment, pollen, or honey are located when the violation is discovered or reported.

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    Agriculture Code § 131.121

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    A person commits an offense for violating bee disease and pest control rules, permit requirements, inspection rules, or movement restrictions involving affected bees or equipment.

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    Agriculture Code § 131.122

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    A person commits an offense if they violate Section 131.061 or alter, or try to alter, a registered apiary equipment brand without authorization from the chief apiary inspector.

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    Agriculture Code § 131.123

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    A person commits an offense if they violate Subchapter E of this chapter; the offense is a Class B misdemeanor.

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    Agriculture Code § 132.001

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    This section defines key terms used in the chapter, including egg, person, shipped egg, Texas egg, and inspection.

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    Agriculture Code § 132.002

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    This chapter does not apply to a person selling only eggs from the person’s own flock if no grade is claimed.

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    Agriculture Code § 132.003

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    The department must administer this chapter and may adopt/enforce rules, prescribe record forms, require reporting, and make reciprocal agreements with other states for inspections of certain out-of-state egg locations.

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    Agriculture Code § 132.004

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    Shell egg inspection and regulation standards must match USDA and FDA standards, and shell eggs must be stored at 45°F or less after initial packing unless a different USDA/FDA temperature standard prevails.

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    Agriculture Code § 132.005

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    The department must set sampling methods for eggs, may inspect certain business locations during business hours, and must reimburse a Texas business for the actual cost of eggs taken as samples.

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    Agriculture Code § 132.006

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    If certain egg grading and sizing happens outside Texas, the department may inspect the related records and the licensee must reimburse inspection expenses.

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    Agriculture Code § 132.008

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    The department must work with the Texas Department of Health on a memorandum of understanding, and publish it in the Texas Register after adoption.

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    Agriculture Code § 132.022

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    Certain persons must apply to the department for the correct egg-licensing category, depending on what they do.

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    Agriculture Code § 132.023

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    An out-of-state applicant must file with the department the name of a Texas agent for service of process before receiving a license under this chapter.

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