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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 75(R)

SENATE BILL 228  

SENATE AUTHOR: Armbrister

EFFECTIVE: 09-01-97         

HOUSE SPONSOR: Hightower

Senate Bill 228 amends the Penal Code to prohibit the sale, distribution, promotion, or production of a counterfeit mark or an item or service bearing a counterfeit mark. The act establishes penalties of increasing severity, from a Class C misdemeanor to a first-degree felony, according to the retail value of the counterfeited item or service.