AUSTIN, Texas - Monday, Sept. 1 marked the beginning of a new chapter by putting an end to one of the most popular THC products on the market, vape pens.

It is a big change for vendors across the state.

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Senate Bill 2024 went into effect on Monday, Sept. 1, making it a Class A Misdemeanor to sell or market vapes containing cannabinoids.

The new law carries fines of up to $4,000 and potentially one year in jail.

"A lot of people were caught off guard to be honest with you," says Tommy Saldivar.

Saldivar is a cannabis consultant at Gruene Botanicals in Austin, which had to make a drastic change to its operations. THC vapes are now off their shelves, which was one of its most popular products.

"I would say for the most part it was about 60 to 5

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