Sec. 167.105. SEIZURE AND DISPOSAL OF ANIMALS MOVED IN VIOLATION OF QUARANTINE. (a) An inspector who discovers animals that are being or have been moved in violation of a quarantine may request a peace officer to seize the animals and:

(1) impound the animals at the expense of the owner; or

(2) if practicable, return the animals at the expense of the owner to the point of origin.

(b) In addition to other expenses, the owner of the seized animals shall pay the officer a fee of $2 and the cost of feeding, watering, and holding the animals.

Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1448, ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981.

Amended by:

Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 324 (H.B. 1807), Sec. 26, eff. September 1, 2013.

Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 773 (S.B. 1095), Sec. 26, eff. September 1, 2013.