The bill introduced by Senator Perry seeks to regulate consumable hemp products and the cannabinoids they contain by amending the Health and Safety Code. It defines "consumable hemp product" to encompass food, drugs, devices, or cosmetics that include hemp or cannabinoids like cannabidiol and cannabigerol, while explicitly stating that low-THC cannabis is exempt from these regulations. The legislation establishes a registration requirement for retailers, imposes fees for this registration, and sets conditions for the renewal of manufacturing licenses, which include compliance with testing and fee obligations.

Furthermore, the bill introduces new criminal offenses related to the marketing and sale of consumable hemp products, particularly those appealing to minors, and prohibits misleading packaging. It mandates testing for cannabinoid concentration and contaminants prior to sale, with results required to be accessible to both sellers and consumers. The bill also restricts the sale of products containing cannabinoids other than cannabidiol or cannabigerol, outlines specific labeling requirements, and includes penalties for violations, especially near schools or through delivery services. The Department of State Health Services is granted authority for administrative enforcement, and the bill sets a timeline for compliance, with changes taking effect on September 1, 2025, and existing sellers required to meet new registration standards by January 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Health and Safety Code 443.001, Health and Safety Code 443.104, Health and Safety Code 443.151, Health and Safety Code 443.152, Health and Safety Code 443.202, Health and Safety Code 443.2025, Health and Safety Code 443.203, Health and Safety Code 443.204, Health and Safety Code 443.205, Health and Safety Code 443.206 (Health and Safety Code 443)