Confiscación de dispositivos de pesca ilegales en Texas

Sec. 12.1105. SEIZURE AND DISPOSITION OF UNLAWFUL FISHING DEVICES. (a) When a game warden or other peace officer finds in or on the public water of the state a seine, net, trawl, trap, or other device that is in or on the water in violation of a provision of this code or in violation of a lawful regulation of the commission or is aboard a vessel in violation of a provision of this code or a lawful regulation of the commission, the warden or other peace officer shall seize without a warrant the seine, net, trawl, trap, or device. (b) When an alleged violator is charged with an offense in connection with the unlawful use or possession of the seine, net, trawl, trap, or device seized by the warden or other peace officer, the warden or other peace officer shall hold the seine, net, trawl, trap, or device as evidence. Except as provided in Subsection (e) of this section, on a final conviction for the offense of the alleged violator, including a final judgment arising from a plea of nolo contendere, the warden or other peace officer shall destroy the seine, net, trawl, trap, or device. If the alleged violator is not guilty of the offense or if the charge is not prosecuted and dismissed, the seine, net, trawl, trap, or device shall be returned to the owner. (c) Repealed by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 34 (S.B. 599), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2021. (d) A game warden or other peace officer who seizes items under this section is immune from liability and from suit for a seizure or d