1. (a) Scientific reclassification or change in nomenclature of taxa at any level in taxonomic hierarchy will not, in and of itself, result in redefinition of a harmful or potentially harmful exotic species.
2. (b) Except as provided in §57.113 of this title (relating to Exceptions), it is an offense for any person to release into public waters, import, sell, purchase, transport, propagate, or possess any species, hybrid of a species, subspecies, eggs, seeds, or any part of any species defined as a harmful or potentially harmful exotic fish, shellfish, or aquatic plant.
3. (c) Violation of any provision of a permit issued under these rules is a violation of these rules.

Source Note:The provisions of this §57.112 adopted to be effective January 2, 1997, 21 TexReg 12414.