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FL H1063
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/3/2020
Primary Sponsor
State Affairs Committee
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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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