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FL S0438
Bill
AI Summary
- Redefines "hemp extract" to explicitly ban several cannabinoids including delta-8 THC, delta-10 THC, hexahydrocannabinol, synthetic cannabinoids, and others, while capping total delta-9 THC at 5 milligrams per serving, 50 milligrams per container, and 5 milligrams per unopened can or bottle for THC-infused beverages
- Requires all final batches of hemp extract to be tested by a certified marijuana testing laboratory before sale in Florida, with test results verified and signed by two lab employees, and records retained for 9 months
- Restricts retail sale of THC-infused beverages to premises licensed to sell alcoholic beverages, requires distribution only through Beverage Law-licensed distributors, and prohibits THC-infused beverages from containing alcohol
- Prohibits hemp or hemp extract products attractive to children, bans sales within 500 feet of schools, day care facilities, gas stations, or other hemp retailers, bars street and festival sales by unpermitted vendors, and raises the minimum purchase age to 21
- Appropriates $2 million in nonrecurring General Revenue funds to the Department of Law Enforcement for testing equipment, with an effective date of October 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Food and Hemp Products
Last Action
Died on Second Reading Calendar
6/16/2025
Committee Referrals
Fiscal Policy3/18/2025
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