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FL H1063

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/3/2020

Primary Sponsor

State Affairs Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds hemp extract to the legal definition of "food" under the Florida Food Safety Act and requires food permits for minor food outlets selling hemp extract
  • Removes the requirement that hemp cultivators use only certified seeds and cultivars, allowing broader seed sourcing options
  • Requires hemp extract products to include certificates of analysis from independent testing labs, batch numbers, QR codes, expiration dates, and milligrams of cannabinoids per serving
  • Establishes the Industrial Hemp Advisory Council as the sole advisory body for the state hemp program, with 11 members serving staggered 4-year terms appointed by various state officials
  • Directs the Department of Agriculture to submit fee recommendations to the Legislature by December 1, 2020, covering license applications, renewals, inspections, and testing costs

Legislative Description

State Hemp Program

Last Action

Laid on Table - Companion bill(s) CS/CS/CS/SB 1876 passed

3/10/2020

Committee Referrals

State Affairs2/11/2020
Agriculture and Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee2/7/2020
Agriculture And Natural Resources Subcommittee1/13/2020

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