The bill amends Florida law to enhance the regulation of hemp and hemp extract products, particularly concerning marijuana testing laboratories and the sale of these products. It specifies that marijuana testing laboratories can only obtain hemp and hemp extract from licensed businesses and prohibits them from selling or distributing these products. The bill also mandates that marijuana from medical marijuana treatment centers be stored separately from hemp products. Additionally, it revises definitions and legislative findings related to hemp, including a ban on hemp products that are appealing to children and restrictions on sales near schools and daycares.

Moreover, the legislation establishes rigorous testing requirements for hemp extract, requiring each batch to be tested in a certified laboratory before sale. It introduces administrative fines for violations and outlines the responsibilities of event organizers regarding the sale of hemp products. The bill also sets penalties for businesses that sell mislabeled or child-attractive hemp extract products. It includes provisions for the appropriation of $2 million for the Department of Law Enforcement to acquire testing equipment and clarifies that licensees who negligently violate regulations will not face further enforcement actions beyond specified violations. The act is scheduled to take effect on October 1, 2025, and includes a reenactment of definitions related to food, explicitly incorporating hemp extract.

Statutes affected:
S 438 Filed: 381.988
S 438 c1: 381.988