1. (a) Violations. In addition to any other violations that may arise under requirements of the Texas Agriculture Code, Chapter 74, or regulations adopted pursuant to the Texas Agriculture Code, Chapter 71 or Chapter 74:

   1. (1) Failure to comply with cotton stalk destruction requirements outlined in Subchapter C of this chapter (relating to Stalk Destruction Program) constitutes a violation.
   2. (2) Cotton that is allowed to develop fruiting structures after the destruction deadline constitutes a violation.

2. (b) Enforcement Actions.

   1. (1) The department may direct any means of conveyance containing plants, plant products, or other items susceptible to cotton pest contamination to an authorized inspection point for treatment or reinspection prior to entering a restricted area.
   2. (2) Any violation of these rules is subject to civil and criminal penalties. In addition, the department may revoke a certificate or compliance agreement, and/or assess administrative penalties as prescribed in the Texas Agriculture Code, §12.020, against any person for a violation of these rules and/or for failure to adhere to the conditions of a protection plan.

Source Note:The provisions of this §20.3 adopted to be effective September 2, 1996, 21 TexReg 7967; amended to be effective July 9, 2001, 26 TexReg 4996; amended to be effective August 25, 2002, 27 TexReg 7511.