Sec. 122.202.  USE OR DISPOSAL OF HARVESTED PLANTS.  (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.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 764 (H.B. 1325), Sec. 2, eff. June 10, 2019.