SENATE BILL 261 |
SENATE AUTHOR: Bernsen |
EFFECTIVE: 09-01-01 |
HOUSE SPONSOR: Ritter |
Senate Bill 261 amends the Health and Safety Code to require the owner or operator of a pet store that sells reptiles to post a sign warning of reptile associated salmonellosis and ensure that a written warning is provided to each person purchasing a reptile. The bill authorizes the Texas Department of Health to assess an administrative penalty for violations.