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6th November 2023
29th June 2023
US - Florida: Senate Bill 1676 has been signed into law by governor Ron DeSantis, bringing changes to the regulation of hemp in the state. The new law prohibits hemp-derived products from using packaging, labelling, marketing or advertising that appeals to children. It imposes penalties for selling hemp-derived products to under-21s, expands the definition of “food” to include hemp extract, and sets requirements on processing, container packaging, and sales to businesses. The Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is granted rulemaking authority for the packaging, labelling and advertising of hemp extract products.
27th June 2023
US - Florida: House Bill 387, which expands the use of telehealth in the medical cannabis certification process, has been signed into law by governor Ron DeSantis. The new law requires an initial in-person examination for physician certification of medical cannabis, but allows for subsequent renewals to be conducted remotely. The Department of Health is authorised to suspend the registration of physicians who violate the requirements or engage in premature telehealth services for up to two years.
19th May 2023
15th May 2023
5th May 2023
5th May 2023
3rd May 2023
US - Florida: Senate Bill 1676 has been passed by the House and now heads to the governor’s desk. Among other things, it would prohibit hemp-derived products from using packaging, labelling, marketing, and advertising that is attractive to children and would prescribe penalties for anyone who sells hemp-derived products to under-21s.
2nd May 2023
US - Florida: Senate Bill 1676 has been passed by the Senate and now heads to the House. Among other things, it would prohibit hemp-derived products from using packaging, labelling, marketing, and advertising that is attractive to children and would prescribe penalties for anyone who sells hemp-derived products to under-21s.
2nd May 2023
US - Florida: House Bill 1387 has been passed by the House and now heads to the Senate. It would impose stronger child protection provisions on medical cannabis products by prohibiting certain packaging and advertising considered attractive to children.
28th April 2023
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