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This bill establishes comprehensive regulations for consumable hemp products in Texas, focusing on product safety, testing, licensing, and sales restrictions. The bill defines consumable hemp products as items containing hemp-derived cannabinoids (specifically limiting products to only cannabidiol and cannabigerol), and introduces several key requirements: manufacturers must obtain a $500 product registration from the state, pay $10,000 licensing fees per processing location, and ensure products are tested for safety and correctly labeled. Retailers must pay a $20,000 annual registration fee and are prohibited from selling products to individuals under 21 years old or displaying hemp products near items legal for minors to consume. The bill creates criminal offenses for manufacturing or selling products containing unauthorized cannabinoids, selling to minors, or selling products in packaging that might appeal to children. Sellers must provide detailed product information, including a QR code linking to official registration details, and products cannot be shaped like or packaged to resemble items attractive to children. The legislation aims to create a structured regulatory framework for hemp-derived products, prioritizing consumer safety and preventing marketing practices that might target young people, with significant financial penalties and potential criminal charges for non-compliance.

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