East Texas vape shop sues Texas DSHS to block new hemp rules before March 31 deadline
An East Texas vape shop is suing the Texas DSHS over new hemp regulations and fees set to take effect March 31st.Summary
Boomtown Vapor, an East Texas vape shop, has filed a lawsuit against the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) to block new hemp rules scheduled for March 31st. The lawsuit argues that the new regulations, implemented following a directive from Gov. Greg Abbott, contradict the 2019 state law legalizing hemp with low THC levels by testing for “Total THC” instead of specifically Delta 9 THC. The increased licensing fees – $10,000 annually for manufacturers and $5,000 for retailers – are also deemed arbitrary and harmful to small businesses. Boomtown Vapor contends these rules will lead to job losses and business closures, and further alleges a violation of the separation of powers as DSHS overstepped legislative authority. As of publication, DSHS has not responded to requests for comment.
(Source：Kvue)
