Bill > H1063

Introduced Session

An act relating to the state hemp program; amending s. 500.03, F.S.; revising the definition of the term "food" to include hemp extract for purposes of the Florida Food Safety Act; amending s. 500.12, F.S.; providing that a person operating a minor food outlet that sells hemp is subject to certain food permit requirements; amending s. 581.217, F.S.; revising definitions; directing the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to submit an amended plan for the state program to the United States Secretary of Agriculture under certain circumstances; removing a requirement that licensees only use certain hemp seeds and cultivars; revising requirements for the distribution and retail sale of hemp extract; providing that hemp extract that does not meet certain requirements is considered adulterated or misbranded; requiring the department to include additional information in monthly reports to the United States Secretary of Agriculture; conforming provisions to changes made by the act; authorizing the department to contract with entities for hemp collection, testing, and disposal services; requiring program rules to include specified testing and sampling procedures; providing that the Industrial Hemp Advisory Council is the sole advisory body to provide information, advice, and expertise regarding the program to the department; prohibiting the creation of other advisory bodies for such purpose; providing terms for advisory council members and the council chair; providing requirements for filling advisory council vacancies; directing the department to submit a report that provides recommendations for program fees to the Legislature by a specified date; providing an effective date.

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Brad Drake (R)*,  Ralph Massullo (R)*, 

Other Sponsors (2)

Laid on Table - Companion bill(s) CS/CS/CS/SB 1876 passed (on 03/10/2020)

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