Texas Will Ban Delta-8 Friday. Austin Police Say Possession Will Be A Felony
The ban doesn’t affect edibles or drinks made from Delta-9
Texas is banning Delta-8 THC and a broad class of similar cannabis compounds starting July 31, removing products that have been sold in smoke shops and gas stations for years.
The ban doesn’t affect edibles or drinks made from Delta-9 THC, the main psychoactive compound in cannabis.
But unlike recent rules that restricted the sale of smokable forms of cannabis products but didn’t change the law governing possession of hemp flower, this prohibition isn’t limited to store shelves.
Austin police say they will treat possession of Delta-8 as a state jail felony, which carries a punishment of 180 days to 2 years behind bars and a fine of up to $10,000.
That’s even though possessing small amounts of marijuana is a misdemeanor and, by itself, generally doesn’t result in an arrest in Austin.
To Read The Rest Of This Article On KUT, Click Here
