§ 438.005. SALE OF UNPACKAGED FOOD; CRIMINAL PENALTY.

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(a) A person commits an offense if the person knowingly or intentionally sells unpackaged food in a manner that does not comply with Section 438.003 or a rule adopted under Section 438.004.

(b) An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor.

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