Tex. Health & Safety Code § 431.023 · Subchapter B. PROHIBITED ACTS
LIMITED EXEMPTION FOR DISTRESSED FOOD, DRUGS, DEVICES, OR COSMETICS.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
In relation to a food, drug, device, or cosmetic that is distressed merchandise for purposes of Chapter 432, Sections 431.021(a), (c), and (d) do not prohibit:
(1) the introduction or delivery for introduction into commerce of the merchandise for the purpose of reconditioning in accordance with Chapter 432 and not for sale to the ultimate consumer;
(2) the receipt in commerce of the merchandise for the purpose of reconditioning in accordance with Chapter 432 and not for sale to the ultimate consumer;
(3) the holding of merchandise for the purpose of reconditioning in accordance with Chapter 432 and not for resale to the ultimate consumer; or
(4) the reconditioning of the merchandise in accordance with Chapter 432.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 265, Sec. 2, eff. May 22, 2001.
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