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FL H7107
Bill
Status
7/1/2019
Primary Sponsor
Judiciary Committee
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AI Summary
CS/HB 7107 Summary
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Amends the definition of "cannabis" to exclude drug products containing cannabidiol (CBD) that are FDA-approved, derived from cannabis, and contain no more than 0.1 percent residual tetrahydrocannabinols.
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Schedules FDA-approved cannabidiol drug products to Schedule V of Florida's controlled substances list, classifying them as having low abuse potential and accepted medical use.
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Updates penalties for offenses involving Schedule V controlled substances across multiple statutes, establishing misdemeanor charges rather than felony charges for manufacturing, delivery, possession with intent to sell, and possession of Schedule V substances.
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Reenacts related statutes (sections 817.563, 831.31, 893.07, and 893.13) to incorporate references to the new Schedule V drug product and apply corresponding penalties.
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Takes effect upon becoming law.
Legislative Description
Controlled Substances
Last Action
Chapter No. 2019-166
7/1/2019