The bill introduced by Senator Zaffirini aims to establish new criminal offenses related to the marketing and packaging of consumable hemp products, specifically targeting practices that may appeal to minors or mislead consumers. It adds two new sections to the Health and Safety Code: Section 443.2055, which prohibits marketing or packaging consumable hemp products in a manner that is attractive to minors, and Section 443.2056, which addresses misleading packaging of these products. Under Section 443.2055, it is considered an offense to sell or advertise edible consumable hemp products that are shaped or packaged in a way that appeals to minors, such as resembling candy or featuring cartoon characters. This offense is classified as a Class A misdemeanor.

Section 443.2056 further criminalizes the sale of consumable hemp products that are packaged in a way that could mislead consumers about the product's contents or intended use, such as suggesting that the product does not contain hemp-derived cannabinoids or is intended for medical use. This section also categorizes the offense as a Class A misdemeanor. The bill is set to take effect on December 1, 2025, if passed.

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