Texas Agriculture Code 122.356 – Documentation and Other Shipping Requirements
(a) A person may not transport hemp plant material in this state unless the hemp:
(1) is produced in compliance with:
(A) a state or tribal plan approved by the United States Department of Agriculture under 7 U.S.C. § 1639p; or
(B) a plan established under 7 U.S.C. § 1639q if the hemp was cultivated in an area where that plan applies; and
(2) is accompanied by:
(A) a shipping certificate or cargo manifest issued under § 122.055 if the hemp originated in this state; or
(B) documentation containing the name and address of the place where the hemp was cultivated and a statement that the hemp was produced in compliance with 7 U.S.C. Chapter 38, Subchapter VII, if the hemp originated outside this state.
(b) A person transporting hemp plant material in this state:
(1) may not concurrently transport any cargo that is not hemp plant material; and
(2) shall furnish the documentation required by this section to the department or any peace officer on request.
Terms Used In Texas Agriculture Code 122.356
- Department: means the Department of Agriculture. See Texas Agriculture Code 1.003
- Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005
- United States: includes a department, bureau, or other agency of the United States of America. See Texas Government Code 311.005