| (a) An amusement ride owner/operator commits an offense
if the owner/operator fails to comply with any requirement under §5.9004
of this title (relating to Amusement Ride Operation Requirements), §5.9006
of this title (relating to Public Information Sign), §5.9007
of this title (relating to Quarterly Reports), or §5.9008 of
this title (relating to Filing Affidavit). An owner/operator, sponsor,
lessor, landowner, or other person responsible for an amusement ride
offered for use by the public commits an offense if the owner/operator
fails to provide information required by this subchapter or provides
false information under §5.9004(a)(2)(G) of this title. Any offense
under this subchapter is considered a Class B misdemeanor. Each time
a violation of this subchapter is committed it constitutes a separate
offense.
(b) In addition to action by the state attorney general,
local municipal, county, or state law enforcement officials may be
solicited to determine compliance with this subchapter or with Occupations
Code Chapter 2151, Subchapter C, concerning Operation of Amusement
Rides, other than Occupations Code §2151.104, concerning Access
to Rides, in conjunction with TDI, and may institute an action in
a court of competent jurisdiction to enforce the Act and this subchapter.
(c) The prosecuting attorney in a case in which a person
is convicted of an offense under Occupations Code §2151.153,
concerning Criminal Penalties, must report the offense to TDI not
later than the 90th day after the date of the conviction.
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| Source Note: The provisions of this §5.9014 adopted to be effective September 29, 1993, 18 TexReg 6315; amended to be effective May 4, 2000, 25 TexReg 3787; amended to be effective November 3, 2024, 49 TexReg 8587 |
