Several months after the Texas Supreme Court ruled that the Texas Department of State Health Services can reclassify the majority of hemp-derived THC as a schedule I drug, the state’s ban is set to go into effect on Friday.
The Texas Supreme Court’s May ruling ended a 2021 injunction which paused the state from enforcing the new classification.
What is banned?
The reclassification bans the sale and/or possession of all synthetically created THC, including delta-8, delta-10, THCP and THCA flower.
An exception to this ruling is delta-9 products with less than 0.3% THC by dry weight.
These products can come in the form of:
smokable products
CBD oil
gummies and edibles
topical lotions and cosmetic products
infused foods and drinks
What is the punishment for being in possession of such products?
Once the reclassification goes into effect, it will become a crime to possess or manufacture these types of synthetically made THC products.
It will become a state jail felony punishable of between 180 days to two years in prison and fines of up to $10,000.
The Texas Tribune contributed to this article
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