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TITLE 31NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION
PART 2TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT
CHAPTER 57FISHERIES
SUBCHAPTER AHARMFUL OR POTENTIALLY HARMFUL FISH, SHELLFISH, AND AQUATIC PLANTS
RULE §57.113General Provisions and Exceptions

  (4) demonstrate that activities are conducted in compliance with the requirements of this subchapter and in such a way as to prevent escape, release, or discharge of controlled exotic species.

(p) Disposition Protocols.

  (1) The department may prescribe, on a case by case basis, a disposition protocol for destruction, disposal, or transfer of controlled exotic species held by a person who:

    (A) is in possession of controlled exotic species in violation of any provision of this subchapter;

    (B) is refused permit renewal under the provisions of §57.124 of this title (relating to Refusal to Issue; Review of Agency Decision to Refuse Issuance); or

    (C) ceases or discontinues permitted or otherwise authorized activities for any other reason.

  (2) If the disposition protocol is not implemented within 14 days of notification by the department, the department may implement a prescribed disposition protocol.

  (3) In the event that a disposition protocol is implemented by the department, the person is responsible for all costs associated with the destruction, disposal, or transfer of controlled exotic species held in the facility.


Source Note: The provisions of this §57.113 adopted to be effective January 27, 2021, 46 TexReg 556; amended to be effective January 18, 2022,47 TexReg 92

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