- (a) A dispensing organization licensed under this chapter may operate one or more satellite locations in addition to the organization's primary location to securely store low-THC cannabis for distribution.
- (b) A satellite location must be approved by the department before a dispensing organization may operate the location. A dispensing organization may apply for approval in the form and manner prescribed by the department.
- (c) The department must act on an application submitted under Subsection (b) not later than the 180th day after the date the application is submitted to the department.
- (d) The director shall adopt rules regarding the design and security requirements for satellite locations.
- (e) A dispensing organization may not operate more than one satellite location in a public health region designated under Section 121.007 until the dispensing organization operates one satellite location in each public health region.
(f) A location previously approved by the department as a patient pickup location before September 1, 2025, is considered to be approved as a satellite location under Subsection (b) for purposes of this section and is permitted to:
- (1) operate as a patient pickup location; and
- (2) securely store low-THC cannabis for distribution.
Added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 710 (H.B. 46), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2025.