Section 433.023. Investigation of Disease Findings; Quarantine

TX Health & Safety Code § 433.023 (2019) (N/A)
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Sec. 433.023. INVESTIGATION OF DISEASE FINDINGS; QUARANTINE. (a) The department may investigate a disease finding by a livestock inspector if the department determines that the investigation is in the best interest of public health.

(b) If a disease adverse to the public health is found under this chapter, the commissioner may quarantine the premises where an animal is located that is afflicted with any stage of a disease that may be transmitted to man or other animals. A quarantined animal may be removed from a quarantined area only on permission from and under supervision by the commissioner.

Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.

Amended by:

Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.1032, eff. April 2, 2015.