FL H0823

Defines "powdered alcohol" as alcohol in powdered form for direct use or consumption after combining with a liquid.

Prohibits any person from selling, offering for sale, purchasing, using, offering for use, or possessing powdered alcohol.

Selling or offering for sale powdered alcohol is a first-degree misdemeanor; a second offense within 5 years is a third-degree felony.

Purchasing, using, offering for use, or possessing powdered alcohol is a noncriminal violation punishable by a $250 fine.

Exempts research use of powdered alcohol by health care providers conducting scientific research, state institutions, state universities, private colleges/universities, and pharmaceutical or biotechnology companies.

Effective date: July 1, 2015.