Section 436.102 - [Effective Until 1/1/2025] Depuration(a) The department may allow depuration by artificial means of molluscan shellfish taken from a restricted or conditionally restricted area, subject to department rules and under the supervision the department considers necessary to protect public health.(b) A molluscan shellfish plant operator may employ an off-duty peace officer to monitor the gathering of shellfish for depuration from a restricted or conditionally restricted area as provided by the rules adopted under Subsection (a). In this subsection, "peace officer" includes those persons listed in Article 2.12, Code of Criminal Procedure.Tex. Health and Safety Code § 436.102
Amended by Acts 2015, Texas Acts of the 84th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 1,Sec. 3.1112, eff. 4/2/2015.Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 336, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1993.This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.