FL H7027

Establishes a comprehensive regulatory framework for the distribution and retail sale of hemp consumable THC products in Florida, setting potency limits of 5 mg of psychotropic cannabinoids per serving for beverages and edibles, 2.5 mg per gram for inhalables, and 100 mg maximum per package, with sales restricted to persons 21 years of age or older, effective January 1, 2026

Restricts retail sales to establishments with a food permit from the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, with specific rules for establishments that allow persons under 21 on premises (e.g., quota license holders must place products in areas inaccessible to customers), and prohibits on-premises consumption and sales at festivals or fairs unless attendees under 21 are excluded

Requires all products in final retail form to have a certificate of analysis from a certified independent testing laboratory confirming delta-9-THC concentration does not exceed 0.3%, absence of unsafe contaminants, and results for cannabinoids, heavy metals, mycotoxins, pesticides, residual solvents, and controlled substances; packaging must be child-resistant, single-color, non-transparent, not attractive to children, and include a universal symbol and Poison Help line number

Creates new sections governing mail order/Internet/remote delivery sales with mandatory age verification, shipping requirements, and disclosure obligations; establishes seizure and forfeiture procedures for contraband hemp consumable THC products; and prohibits ingestion of such products within 1,000 feet of school property between 6 a.m. and midnight, punishable by a civil penalty of up to $25 or 50 hours of community service

Imposes escalating criminal penalties for violations: second-degree misdemeanor for a first offense, first-degree misdemeanor for a second offense within 12 months, and third-degree felony for a third offense within 12 months; authorizes the Department of Agriculture to impose administrative fines up to $5,000 per violation and to suspend or revoke licenses and permits