1. (a) Toxic chemical release reporting funds consist of money collected by the commission from:

   1. (1) fees imposed on owners and operators of facilities required to submit a toxic chemical release form; and
   2. (2) penalties imposed under this chapter.

2. (b) The commission may use the money collected under this chapter to pay for:

   1. (1) costs incurred by the commission in implementing this chapter; and
   2. (2) other commission activities necessary to implement the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986 (42 U.S.C. Section 11001 et seq.).

Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 14, Sec. 132, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.

Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 564, Sec. 1.06, eff. June 11, 1993;

Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 746, Sec. 8, eff. Aug. 30, 1993.