Sec. 2002.005. CRIMINAL PENALTIES. (a) A person commits an offense if the person knowingly violates this chapter.

(b) A person who is not the owner of a liquefied petroleum gas container commits an offense if the person:

(1) except as provided by Section 2002.004, without written authorization of the owner of the container sells, fills, refills, delivers or permits to be delivered, or uses the container for any purpose;

(2) obtains a written request under Section 2002.004 through misrepresentation; or

(3) defaces, removes, or conceals a name, mark, initial, or device on the container without the written consent of the owner of the container.

(c) An offense under this section is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $25 and not more than $200.

Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278), Sec. 2.01, eff. April 1, 2009.