1. (a) A person commits an offense if the person:

   1. (1) violates Section 131.061 of this code; or
   2. (2) alters or attempts to alter a registered apiary equipment brand without authorization from the chief apiary inspector.
2. (b) An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor.

3. (c) Each of the following is prima facie evidence of an offense under this section:

   1. (1) unauthorized possession of equipment on which the brand has been altered;
   2. (2) possession of branded equipment without a bill of sale or written proof of ownership; or
   3. (3) use of a registered brand that is not registered to the person using the brand.

Amended by Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 1884, ch. 350, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1983;

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 418, Sec. 7, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.