{"data":{"id":"us-tx/tex.-health-and-safety-code-431.023","jurisdiction":"us-tx","citation":"Tex. Health and Safety Code § 431.023","heading":"LIMITED EXEMPTION FOR DISTRESSED FOOD, DRUGS, DEVICES, OR COSMETICS.","body":"In relation to a food, drug, device, or cosmetic that is distressed merchandise for purposes of Chapter 432, Sections 431.021(a), (c), and (d) do not prohibit:\n(1) the introduction or delivery for introduction into commerce of the merchandise for the purpose of reconditioning in accordance with Chapter 432 and not for sale to the ultimate consumer;\n(2) the receipt in commerce of the merchandise for the purpose of reconditioning in accordance with Chapter 432 and not for sale to the ultimate consumer;\n(3) the holding of merchandise for the purpose of reconditioning in accordance with Chapter 432 and not for resale to the ultimate consumer; or\n(4) the reconditioning of the merchandise in accordance with Chapter 432.\nAdded by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 265, Sec. 2, eff. May 22, 2001.","path":["HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE","TITLE 6. FOOD, DRUGS, ALCOHOL, AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES","SUBTITLE A. FOOD AND DRUG HEALTH REGULATIONS","CHAPTER 431. TEXAS FOOD, DRUG, AND COSMETIC ACT","SUBCHAPTER B. PROHIBITED ACTS"],"source_url":"https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/HS/htm/HS.431.htm#431.023","current_through":"89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-27T01:47:17Z","sha256":"81695ba4e24148f9cda3cb299b47652f745adc7039a65faa13637b810a248543","source_id":"us-tx","stale":false,"prev":"us-tx/tex.-health-and-safety-code-431.022","next":"us-tx/tex.-health-and-safety-code-431.024"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}