| Issue Date: | 1985-09-01 |
|---|---|
| Revised Date: | 2020-05-27 |
Legal Citations
- Parks and Wildlife Code sec. 12.301, sec. 12.303, sec. 12.307
Object Type
Cash — Parks and Wildlife
Origin Date
1985 by S.B. 464, 69th Leg., R.S.
Description
A person who kills, catches, takes, possesses or injures any fish, shellfish, reptile, amphibian, bird or animal in violation of this code or a proclamation or regulation adopted under this code is liable to the state for the value of the wildlife. The Attorney General or the county attorney may bring suit to recover the value. The recovery amount is in addition to any fine, forfeiture, penalty or costs imposed under another law. If a county attorney brings suit, 50% of damages recovered are retained in the county's general fund.
Due Date
As determined by the court.
Collecting Agencies
Deposit Funds
Note
Deposit of 50% to county's general fund added by H.B. 1417, 71st Leg., R.S.
USAS Values
| Appropriation Year | 25 |
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| USAS Title | WILDLIFE VALUE RECOVERY |
| Receipt Category | 10 – Parks and Wildlife |
| Receipt Type | 25 – Violations, Fines and Penalties |
| Object Group | 30 – Revenues |
| USAS Status | A |
| Rev/Exp Category | 01 – LICENSES, FEES, FINES, AND PENALTIES |