EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) announced on Tuesday two new emergency rules that prohibit TABC-licensed retailers from selling consumable hemp products to people under 21.

In addition to this rule, the commission is also requiring businesses to check a customer's identification before completing a sale.

“The consumption of consumable hemp products by persons under 21 equals a public health emergency. So, in response to that, TABC is working with the governor's office as well as with our partner agencies to enforce these emergency rules for the time being," Chris Porter, director of communications with TABC, said.

According to TABC, emergency rules will be effective for 120 days with an optional 60-day extension. The rules will undergo a rulemakin

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