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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
(a) If the results of a preharvest or postharvest test performed on a sample show a delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol concentration of not more than 0.3 percent on a dry weight basis, the license holder may sell or use the plants represented by the sample for any purpose allowed by law.
(b) If the results of a preharvest and, if applicable, postharvest test performed on a sample show a delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol concentration of more than 0.3 percent on a dry weight basis:
(1) the license holder shall dispose of or destroy all plants represented by the sample:
(A) in the manner prescribed by federal law; or
(B) in a manner approved by the department that does not conflict with federal law; or
(2) if the department determines the plants represented by the sample reached that concentration solely as a result of negligence, the license holder is subject to Section 122.403(c) and may:
(A) trim the plants until the delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol concentration of the plants is not more than 0.3 percent on a dry weight basis and dispose of the noncompliant parts of the plants in a manner approved by the department;
(B) process the plants into fiber with a delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol concentration of not more than 0.3 percent on a dry weight basis and dispose of any remaining parts of the plants in a manner approved by the department; or
(C) take any other corrective action consistent with federal regulations adopted under 7 U.S.C. Chapter 38, Subchapter VII.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Agriculture Code - AGRIC § 122.202. Use or Disposal of Harvested Plants - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/agriculture-code/agric-sect-122-202/
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