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Texas Appeals Court Cancels Hemp Rules Arguments
Texas appeals court cancels hemp rules case arguments after Republican justices ousted.
In brief
Texas appeals court cancels hemp rules case arguments after Republican justices ousted. Texas 15th Court of Appeals canceled oral arguments for hemp regulations cases, shifting to Democrats taking office in January. Originally reported by Texastribune.
Texas appeals court cancels hemp arguments
Texas 15th Court of Appeals canceled oral arguments for four cases after Republican justices were ousted in Tuesday's election.
Hemp rules challenge to state regulations
The cases include a challenge to state rules limiting hemp-derived products containing THC, which set to take effect in March.
Regulatory changes for hemp products
The rules increased licensing fees for hemp-derived THC from $258 to $10,000 per facility and retail registrations from $155 to $5,000.
Temporary block on hemp rules
A Travis County district judge blocked the rules on April 10 after smoke shops pulled products from shelves.
The headline
Texas 15th Court of Appeals canceled oral arguments for hemp regulations cases, shifting to Democrats taking office in January.
