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:

   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) Failure to submit a notification of alternative stalk destruction methods when required 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 zone.
   2. (2) Any violation of these rules is subject to civil and criminal penalties. In addition, the department may revoke a certificate, and/or assess administrative penalties as prescribed in the Texas Agriculture Code, §12.020, against any person for a violation of these rules.

Source Note:The provisions of this §20.3 adopted to be effective September 2, 1996, 21 TexReg 7967.