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GAMING > INSPECTION AND REGULATION OF GAMBLING VESSELS
Short Summary
The provided legal document content pertains to the inspection and regulation of gambling vessels in Texas. The document defines the term ‘department’ as the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas. It specifies that this chapter applies to vessels where activities described by Section 47.02(a) of the Penal Code are regularly conducted, regardless of whether the activity occurs in Texas or not. The document was enacted in 1999. There are no specific exemptions or penalties mentioned in this chapter. The document states that the department has the authority to request criminal history record information from law enforcement agencies regarding individuals who are associated with the operation of a vessel in Texas, regardless of whether the operation is in violation of the law. The department is also authorized to maintain records of the obtained information. Additionally, the department has the power to inspect vessels located in Texas, including its territorial waters, to ensure compliance with state and other applicable laws. The document does not mention any specific exemptions or penalties related to the inspection and regulation of gambling vessels. According to the document, a municipality has the authority to impose regulations for the protection of the health and safety of passengers or crew members of a vessel that regularly boards passengers in the municipality or is regularly loaded, fueled, repaired, stored, or docked in the municipality. However, the municipal ordinance cannot prohibit an activity related to a vessel that is expressly permitted under Chapter 47, Penal Code, or other state law. Additionally, the municipality is allowed to inspect a vessel docked in the municipality to determine if it is operated in compliance with Chapter 47, Penal Code, a municipal ordinance, or other law. The document does not specify any specific penalties for non-compliance or violation of the provisions. Overall, this document governs the regulations and inspections related to gambling vessels in municipalities.
Whom does it apply to?
Vessels where activities described by Section 47.02(a) of the Penal Code are regularly conducted
What does it govern?
Inspection and regulation of gambling vessels
What are exemptions?
No specific exemptions mentioned
What are the Penalties?
No specific penalties mentioned
Jurisdiction
Texas