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FL S1698

Bill

Status

Vetoed

6/7/2024

Primary Sponsor

Agriculture

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Origin

Senate

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Redefines "hemp extract" to explicitly exclude several specific cannabinoids including delta-8 THC, delta-10 THC, hexahydrocannabinol, THC acetate, tetrahydrocannabiphorol, tetrahydrocannabivarin, and all synthetic cannabinoids
  • Caps total delta-9 THC concentration in retail hemp extract at no more than 0.3% on a wet-weight basis or 5 milligrams per serving and 50 milligrams per container, whichever is less
  • Prohibits hemp extract products that are "attractive to children," defined as products shaped like or packaged with cartoons, animals, toys, resembling existing candy/snack brands, or containing color additives; subjects violating products to immediate stop-sale orders
  • Raises the minimum purchase age for hemp extract products intended for ingestion or inhalation to 21, with second-degree misdemeanor penalties for violations and first-degree misdemeanor penalties for repeat offenses within one year
  • Requires event organizers selling or marketing hemp extract to provide the Department of Agriculture a vendor list, verify products come from approved sources, and confirm proper permitting; appropriates $2 million in nonrecurring funds to the Department of Law Enforcement for testing equipment, effective October 1, 2024

Legislative Description

Food and Hemp Products

Last Action

Veto Message referred to Rules

7/10/2024

Committee Referrals

Fiscal Policy1/25/2024

Full Bill Text

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