HB 601 — Hemp Extract Products

Summary

Hemp Extract Products; Revises & provides conditions for manufacture, delivery, hold, offer for sale, distribution, & retail sale of hemp extract products; requires manufacturers, distributors, & retailers of hemp extract products to maintain certain records; prohibits DACS from granting permission to remove or use certain hemp extract products until it determines that such hemp extract products comply with state law; provides appropriations. APPROPRIATION: $27,000,000

Bill Text

• Introduced H 601 Filed Current pdf

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The bill revises the regulations governing hemp extract products, including definitions, manufacturing conditions, sales restrictions, and record-keeping requirements.

• 581.217(2)(b)

  Hemp and hemp extract → Hemp-derived cannabinoids, including, but not limited to, cannabidiol,

  This change clarifies that hemp-derived cannabinoids, like cannabidiol, are not controlled substances if compliant with the section.

• 581.217(3)

  (a) "Attractive to children" means manufactured in the shape of or packaged in containers displaying humans, cartoons, or animals, toys, or other features that appeal to children; manufactured in a form or packaged in a container that bears any reasonable resemblance to an existing candy or snack product that is familiar to children; manufactured in a form or packaged in a container that bears any reasonable resemblance to a the public as a widely distributed, branded snack or food product marketed to children such that the a product could be mistaken for the branded snack or food product, especially by children; or containing any color additives.

  The definition of 'Attractive to children' has been added for better regulation of product marketing.

• 581.217(7)

  A person who violates this paragraph commits a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083. A person who commits a second or subsequent violation of this paragraph within 1 year after an initial violation commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083. → A person who violates this paragraph commits a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083. A person who commits a second or subsequent violation of this paragraph within 1 year after an initial violation commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.

  The penalties for selling hemp extract products to individuals under 21 years retain their prior severity but are now better structured.

• 581.217(7)(b)

  this the state if the product: → this state if the product:

  Removes unnecessary wording for clarity.

• 581.217(7)(b)1.c

  contaminants unsafe for human consumption; and → contaminants unsafe for human consumption; and

  Clarifies that batches must not contain contaminants that are unsafe for human consumption.

• 581.217(7)(b)2

  2. Is distributed, offered for retail sale, or sold at retail with a label that does not make any claims related to the health benefits of the product unless expressly authorized by the United States Food and Drug Administration and in a container that includes:

  Establishes clear labeling requirements that prohibit health claims unless FDA authorized.

• 581.217(7)(b)3.a

  designed to minimize exposure to light; → designed to minimize exposure to light;

  Emphasizes the importance of packaging to protect product integrity.

• 581.217(7)(b)3.d

  attractive to children; and → attractive to children; and

  Strengthens regulations to ensure that packaging does not appeal to children.

• 581.217(7)(b)4

  4. Hemp extract products must be placed in an exit package at the point of sale.

  Introduces a requirement for exit packaging for hemp extract products at the point of sale.

• 581.217(7)(d)

  A hemp extract product, other than a beverage, must be maintained behind the counter of a retail establishment in an area that is inaccessible to customers.

  Ensures greater restriction on access to hemp extract products, particularly non-beverage items.

• 581.217(7)(e)

  A convenience business may only sell hemp extract products in the form of beverages.

  Limits the sale of hemp extract products in convenience stores to only beverages.

• 581.217(7)(f)

  Hemp extract products must be placed in an exit package at the point of sale.

  Mandates exit packaging for hemp extract products, enhancing safety.

• 581.217(7)(g)

  this section. → as required by this section.

  Clarifies that sales require proper permitting as mandated.

• 581.217(7)(h)

  Hemp extract distributed or sold in this state is subject to the applicable requirements of chapter 500, chapter 502, or chapter 580.

  Links hemp extract products to existing regulatory chapters, ensuring consistent oversight.

• 581.217(7)(i)

  Manufacturers, distributors, and retailers of hemp extract products shall maintain a readily accessible written or electronic record of all hemp extract products in their inventory for 3 years after the product is sold or otherwise disposed of. The record must contain the name of the product, the manufacturer of the product,

  Establishes a clear record-keeping requirement for all entities involved with hemp extract products.

Action History

1. June 16, 2025

   Died in Housing, Agriculture & Tourism Subcommittee

2. May 03, 2025

   Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration

3. March 04, 2025

   1st Reading (Original Filed Version)

4. February 19, 2025

   Now in Housing, Agriculture & Tourism Subcommittee

5. February 19, 2025

   Referred to Commerce Committee

6. February 19, 2025

   Referred to Budget Committee

7. February 19, 2025

   Referred to Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee

8. February 19, 2025

   Referred to Housing, Agriculture & Tourism Subcommittee

9. February 13, 2025

   Filed

Sponsors

• Hillary Cassel · Primary

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