I don't think it would be the Zoos that get fined, I believe it would be the government agency that owns/leases the property would have to pay the fines. But I am not 100% sure on that.cb1000rider wrote:Zoo wants to get fined, I guess that's their prerogative..
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- Thu Jan 07, 2016 6:10 pm
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Re: Houston Zoo Reinstalls No Guns Signs
- Thu Jan 07, 2016 3:55 pm
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Re: Houston Zoo Reinstalls No Guns Signs
To be fair to the AG's office, this is not the only issue they have before them. They also have to do due diligence in their investigation in order to make a finding that can and will be upheld in the event of court action. As much as I would like them to, they can not just take my word and evidence I submitted about the Fort Worth Zoo. It has to be independently verified by their office. Nothing is easier to get overturned than a sloppy investigation.
- Wed Nov 25, 2015 2:15 am
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Re: Houston Zoo Reinstalls No Guns Signs
I have not yet heard back from AG's office regarding Ft. Worth Zoo. I too like the idea of filing a complaint with TABC against the Zoos as one of two things could happen:
1) TABC most likely rules Zoos are not a school i.e. "educational institution" as defined by statute.
2) TABC rules they are in violation since they are claiming to be an "educational institution".
I think number 2 is highly unlikely, but if they do, then the Zoos will have to start obeying all laws and regulations for educational institutions. They better be careful what they ask for. I just do not see anyway they meet the legal definition of a school in multiple areas where schools and higher education are written into law or regulations here in Texas.
If TABC as a state agency enforcing statutes regarding alcohol does rule that they are not an "educational institution" as defined by statute, that bolsters our arguments for the AG as well as the upcoming 2017 Legislative Session that the Zoos have at an minimum attempted to thwart legislative intent and even possibly colluded together in doing so.
1) TABC most likely rules Zoos are not a school i.e. "educational institution" as defined by statute.
2) TABC rules they are in violation since they are claiming to be an "educational institution".
I think number 2 is highly unlikely, but if they do, then the Zoos will have to start obeying all laws and regulations for educational institutions. They better be careful what they ask for. I just do not see anyway they meet the legal definition of a school in multiple areas where schools and higher education are written into law or regulations here in Texas.
If TABC as a state agency enforcing statutes regarding alcohol does rule that they are not an "educational institution" as defined by statute, that bolsters our arguments for the AG as well as the upcoming 2017 Legislative Session that the Zoos have at an minimum attempted to thwart legislative intent and even possibly colluded together in doing so.