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FL H7107

Bill

Status

Passed

7/1/2019

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

CS/HB 7107 Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Takes effect upon becoming law.

Legislative Description

Controlled Substances

Last Action

Chapter No. 2019-166

7/1/2019

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice4/25/2019
Judiciary4/10/2019
Health And Human Services3/29/2019

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