By: Zaffirini S.B. No. 1856
 
 
 
   
 
 
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
 
AN ACT
  relating to prohibiting the distribution or sale of certain
  flavored consumable hemp products; creating a criminal offense.
         BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
         SECTION 1.  Subchapter E, Chapter 443, Health and Safety
  Code, is amended by adding Section 443.2055 to read as follows:
         Sec. 443.2055.  DISTRIBUTION OR SALE OF CERTAIN FLAVORED
  CONSUMABLE HEMP PRODUCTS PROHIBITED. (a)  A person commits an
  offense if the person knowingly distributes, sells, or possesses
  with intent to distribute or sell a consumable hemp product that is
  marketed or packaged to appear similar to a candy.
         (b) An offense under this section is a felony of the second
  degree.
         SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2023.