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\u2019s ban is set to go into effect on Friday.<\/p>\n
The Texas Supreme Court\u2019s May ruling ended a 2021 injunction which paused the state from enforcing the new classification. <\/p>\n
What is banned?<\/p>\n
The reclassification bans the sale and\/or possession of all synthetically created THC, including delta-8, delta-10, THCP and THCA flower.<\/p>\n
An exception to this ruling is delta-9 products with less than 0.3% THC by dry weight.<\/p>\n
These products can come in the form of:<\/p>\n
smokable products<\/p>\n
CBD oil<\/p>\n
gummies and edibles<\/p>\n
topical lotions and cosmetic products<\/p>\n
infused foods and drinks<\/p>\n
What is the punishment for being in possession of such products?<\/p>\n
Once the reclassification goes into effect, it will become a crime to possess or manufacture these types of synthetically made THC products.<\/p>\n
It will become a state jail felony punishable of between 180 days to two years in prison and fines of up to $10,000.<\/p>\n
The Texas Tribune contributed to this article<\/p>\n
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