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FL H1409

FL H1409
THC

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Introduced
01/09/2026
In Committee
01/15/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An act relating to THC; amending s. 316.1936, F.S.; defining the term "THC-infused beverage"; prohibiting a person from possessing an open container of a THC- infused beverage or consuming such beverage while operating a vehicle in this state, being a passenger in or on a vehicle being operated in this state, or while seated in or on a parked or stopped motor vehicle within a road in this state; authorizing a county or municipality to adopt certain restrictions on the possession of THC-infused beverages in vehicles; amending s. 500.03, F.S.; revising the definition of the term "food"; creating s. 581.218, F.S.; defining the term "THC-infused beverage"; prohibiting a person from selling, giving, serving, or permitting the service of THC-infused beverages to persons under 21 years of age; providing criminal penalties; prohibiting the possession of THC-infused beverages by persons under 21 years of age; providing criminal penalties; prohibiting the retail sale of THC-infused beverages at certain locations; prohibiting THC-infused beverages from containing alcoholic or intoxicating beverages; prohibiting the location of an establishment permitted to sell THC- infused beverages within a certain distance of a school or day care facility; requiring that a retail sale or transaction for THC-infused beverages occur in a specified manner; prohibiting the direct delivery of THC-infused beverages to consumers; prohibiting a retail licensee from applying for or holding certain licenses and permits; requiring that THC-infused beverages be distributed by a licensed distributor; prohibiting a THC-infused beverage distributor from taking certain actions; requiring such distributors to pay a certain tax to the Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco within the Department of Business and Professional Regulation; authorizing THC- infused beverage distributors to credit sales to a vendor; prohibiting a retail vendor of THC-infused beverages from taking certain actions; requiring certain THC-infused beverages to comply with certain requirements; providing civil penalties; reenacting s. 316.2069(5), F.S., relating to commercial megacycles, to incorporate the amendment made to s. 316.1936, F.S., in a reference thereto; providing an effective date.

AI Summary

This bill defines "THC-infused beverage" as a drink containing low-THC cannabis and establishes regulations for their sale and consumption. It prohibits possessing or consuming open THC-infused beverages while operating or being a passenger in a vehicle, and allows local governments to impose stricter rules. The bill also makes it illegal to sell, give, or serve these beverages to individuals under 21, with criminal penalties for violations, and prohibits those under 21 from possessing them. Retail sales are restricted to licensed alcohol establishments, and THC-infused beverages cannot contain alcohol. Establishments selling these beverages must be at least 500 feet from schools or daycares, and sales must be face-to-face at a licensed location, with direct delivery to consumers prohibited. The bill mandates that THC-infused beverages be distributed by licensed distributors who must pay a tax based on the cannabinoid content and are prohibited from offering certain incentives to retailers. Retail vendors are restricted from purchasing from unlicensed distributors or returning slow-moving products. The bill also requires THC-infused beverages to meet specific testing and labeling requirements and imposes civil penalties for violations, with an effective date of July 1, 2026.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Now in Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee (on 01/15/2026)
(3 Companion Bills)

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