Texas HB3519 prohibits the commercial cultivation of castor beans, which contain the toxin ricin, and establishes it as a Class C misdemeanor.
Texas HB3519 amends the Agriculture Code to prohibit the cultivation of castor beans for commercial purposes. The bill defines "cultivate" to include planting, irrigating, growing, and harvesting. Engaging in these activities for commercial purposes constitutes a Class C misdemeanor. The law takes effect on September 1, 2025.
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