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Introduced
02/24/2025
02/24/2025
In Committee
03/03/2025
03/03/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/16/2025
06/16/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to food and hemp products; amending s. 581.217, F.S.; revising legislative findings; revising definitions; defining the term “total delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol concentration”; providing conditions for the manufacture, delivery, hold, offer for sale, distribution, or sale of hemp extract; prohibiting the unpermitted, street, or festival sale of hemp extract; prohibiting businesses and food establishments from possessing hemp or hemp extract products that are attractive to children; prohibiting businesses and food establishments permitted to sell hemp or hemp extract from being located in specified areas; prohibiting such businesses and food establishments from advertising in a specified manner; requiring such businesses and food establishments to keep certain records pertaining to lab results of hemp extract products and the suppliers of such products for a specified amount of time; requiring such businesses and food establishments to establish procedures for the recall of unsafe hemp extract; requiring such businesses and food establishments to store hemp products in a specified manner; providing that such businesses and food establishments are subject to random and unannounced inspections by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services; prohibiting the sale of hemp and hemp extract in a form for smoking; authorizing the department to revoke a business’s or food establishment’s license to sell hemp products under specified circumstances; prohibiting the department from granting permission to remove or use certain hemp extract products until it determines that such hemp extract products comply with state law; prohibiting event organizers from promoting, advertising, or facilitating certain events; providing for administrative fines; requiring the department to adopt specified rules; reenacting ss. 500.03(1)(n), 893.02(3), 916.1085(1)(a), 944.47(1)(a), 951.22(1)(h), and 985.711(1)(a), F.S., relating to definitions, construction, and applicability; definitions; the unlawful introduction or removal of certain articles; the introduction, removal, or possession of contraband; county detention facilities and contraband articles; and the unlawful introduction, removal, or possession of certain articles, respectively, to incorporate the amendment made to s. 581.217, F.S., in references thereto; providing an appropriation; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill updates Florida's state hemp program with comprehensive regulations for hemp and hemp extract products. It revises definitions, establishes strict manufacturing and sales requirements, and introduces new consumer protection measures. The bill defines "hemp" and "hemp extract" more precisely, limiting the total delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol concentration and prohibiting synthetic cannabinoids. Businesses selling hemp extract must obtain proper permits, follow strict packaging and labeling guidelines, and undergo random inspections. The legislation prohibits selling hemp extract products that are attractive to children, restricts sales locations (such as staying 500 feet away from schools), and mandates specific advertising restrictions. Businesses must maintain detailed records of lab testing results, implement product recall procedures, and store products securely. The bill also prohibits selling hemp extract in smoking forms and to individuals under 21 years old. Violations can result in misdemeanor charges and potential license revocation. Event organizers are forbidden from promoting events that sell non-compliant hemp extract products, and administrative fines can be imposed. The bill includes provisions for the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to adopt rules for implementing these regulations and allocates $2 million for testing equipment. The new regulations will take effect on July 1, 2025.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died in Agriculture (on 06/16/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/1030 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/1030/BillText/Filed/HTML |
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