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TX HB4439

TX HB4439
Relating to the production, sale, distribution, delivery, and regulation of consumable hemp products; creating a criminal offense.


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Introduced
03/09/2023
In Committee
03/21/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/29/2023

Introduced Session

88th Legislature Regular Session

Bill Summary

Relating to the production, sale, distribution, delivery, and regulation of consumable hemp products; creating a criminal offense.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Texas Health and Safety Code to establish a consumable hemp products account to be administered by the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) for the administration and enforcement of laws related to consumable hemp products. The bill also makes various changes to the regulation of consumable hemp products, including requiring testing for the presence of synthetic cannabinoids, providing an expedited licensing process, and prohibiting the sale of certain edible consumable hemp products that are attractive to children. Additionally, the bill creates a criminal offense for selling consumable hemp products containing hemp-derived cannabinoids to individuals younger than 21 years of age, with certain exceptions.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to Public Health (on 03/21/2023)

Bill Topics

Banking, Finance, and Domestic Commerce
  • ‐ Consumer Safety and Consumer Fraud
  • ‐ Food Industry
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
  • ‐ Illegal Drugs and Narcotics Control

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