National Law [7] Health and Safety Code
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Medical Authority [7] 1 - Minor in Possession of Alcohol [7] 2 - Sale of Alcohol to a Minor [7] 3 - Minor in Possession of Tobacco [7] 4 - Sale of Tobacco Products to a Minor [7] 5 - Possession of Drug Paraphernalia [7] 6 - Possession of a Controlled Substance [7] 7 - Sale of Controlled Substance [7] 8 - Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Sell [7] 9 - Possession of Human Remains [7] 10 - Unlawful Practice of Medicine [7] 11 - Involuntary Commitment Authority [7] 12 - Illegal Dumping [7] 13 - Exotic Pets Ban [7] 14 - Littering [7] 15 - Urination or Defecation in Public [7] 16 - Cannibalism [7] 17 - Minor in Possession of Marijuana [7] 18 - Unlawful Manufacture/ Transport/Sale of Controlled Substance, Alcohol, or Tobacco Product [7] 19 - Trafficking [7] 20 - Unsafe Commercial Operation [7] 21 - Medical Negligence [7] 22 - Food Safety Violations
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[7] 20 - Unsafe Commercial Operation

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Updated Jul 25, 2026
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Operating a business in a way that endangers patrons, employees, or the public, including blocked exits, overcrowding, exposed hazards, or failure to maintain a safe environment.

Misdemeanor
Sentence: 150 Seconds
Fine: $1250
Examples:
1. A club exceeds maximum occupancy limits without proper safety measures.
2. A café leaves electrical wiring exposed to the public.
3. A venue repeatedly fails safety inspections yet continues operating.