Texas Parks and Wildlife Code

§ 12.1104 — REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF ABANDONED FISHING DEVICE

PW § 12.1104Title 2. PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT · Ch. 12. POWERS AND DUTIES CONCERNING WILDLIFE · Art. B. ENFORCEMENT POWERS

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(a)In this section, "abandoned fishing device" means an unattended fishing device located in the public water of this state that is placed in violation of a provision of this code or commission rule.

(b)An abandoned fishing device is litter for purposes of Section 365.011, Health and Safety Code, and is subject to immediate removal and disposal. Except as provided by Subsection (e), an abandoned fishing device must be disposed of in compliance with the Health and Safety Code.

(c)The commission may adopt rules to govern the removal and disposal of abandoned fishing devices as necessary to enhance:

(1)enforcement of this section;

(2)the cleanliness of the beds and bottoms of the public water of this state;

(3)boating safety; and

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Legislative history

Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 34 (S.B. 599), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.