Texas Water Code

§ 7.0675 — ENFORCEMENT DIVERSION PROGRAM FOR SMALL BUSINESSES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS

WA § 7.0675Title 2. WATER ADMINISTRATION · Part A. EXECUTIVE AGENCIES · Ch. 7. ENFORCEMENT · Art. C. ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES

(a)In this section, "small business" means a legal entity, including a corporation, partnership, or sole proprietorship, that:

(1)is formed for the purpose of making a profit;

(2)is independently owned and operated; and

(3)has fewer than 100 employees.

(b)The commission shall establish an enforcement diversion program for small businesses and local governments. The program must include:

(1)resources developed for the small business compliance assistance program under Section 5.135;

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Legislative history

Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1102 (S.B. 1397), Sec. 15, eff. September 1, 2023.