Texas Bans Smokable Hemp, Hikes Fees Under New Regulations
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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.
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- Texas hemp businesses fear an uptick in police raids after more than 15 in the last two years The Texas Tribune
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- 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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