AUSTIN, Texas (KXXV) — The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) has adopted two emergency rules banning the sale of consumable hemp products to minors. These new regulations also require TABC-licensed businesses to check customer IDs to make sure they are 21 and older before completing sales.

Enforcement will begin Oct. 1, according to TABC officials.

The rules were adopted during TABC’s commission meeting on Sept. 23 are effective immediately after being submitted to the Texas Register.

“TABC has a statutory responsibility to ensure its license holders do not impede the general welfare, health, and safety of Texas communities. The commission’s actions today are a reasonable measure within its authority to help protect children across this state. As TABC works to enforce these new

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