Texas Bans Smokable Hemp, Hikes Fees Under New Regulations
TL;DR
Texas regulators, via the Department of State Health Services, enact a rule that bans smokable hemp products and counts THCA toward Delta-9 THC, effective March 31, while raising annual fees for hemp retailers and manufacturers, prompting concerns about higher prices and increased illicit-market activity.
- Texas ban on selling smokable cannabis takes effect March 31 KUT
- Texas hemp businesses fear an uptick in police raids after more than 15 in the last two years The Texas Tribune
- Texas hemp industry braces for major changes as new state rules are set to take effect KVUE
- Today on Texas Standard: Texas updates THC rules, shaking up hemp retailers Texas Standard
- Texas Officials Unveil Amended Hemp Rules With Strict 'Total THC' Limits But Lower Licensing Fee Than Previously Floated Marijuana Moment
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