Hemp Industry Seeks ‘Clear Rules of the Road’ From Florida for Infused Products

Hemp industry seeks ‘clear rules of the road’ from Florida for infused products

As part of a yearslong effort to keep intoxicating hemp products away from children, Florida regulators on Wednesday held a workshop to take comments on a proposed rule aimed at defining what a “cartoon” means on packaging of gummies, sodas and other items. The proposed rule seeks to carry out a 2023 Florida law that prohibits hemp products from being “attractive to children,” which includes restrictions on products shaped like “humans, cartoons…

Hemp companies calling for consistency in packaging crackdown

A Tallahassee hemp store. (Photo by Mitch Perry/Florida Phoenix)Hemp companies are asking for more consistency from state inspectors, who’ve spent the summer cracking down on packaging that could appeal to minors.  The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services proposed a state definition of what can be considered a “cartoon” on packaging for hemp products such as THC drinks, gummies, and more during a hearing Wednesday in Tallahass…

Florida Workshop to Discuss What Constitutes a ‘Cartoon’ in Hemp Packaging - Cannabis News World

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is hosting a workshop on Wednesday to discuss what constitutes a “cartoon” and other questions regarding hemp product packaging that could be deemed “attractive to children,” the News Service of Florida reports. The workshop is specifically covering new rules proposed to implement a piece of 2023 legislation

Florida Workshop to Discuss What Constitutes a ‘Cartoon’ in Hemp Packaging

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is hosting a workshop on Wednesday to discuss what constitutes a "cartoon" and other questions regarding hemp product packaging that could be deemed "attractive to children," the News Service of Florida reports. The workshop is specifically covering new rules proposed to implement a piece of 2023 legislation regulating hemp-derived intoxicants. The bill included product testing requirem…

Florida’s debate over 'intoxicating hemp' packaging masks deeper flaws in state rules

Florida regulators will take public comment today on a proposed rule aimed at keeping intoxicating hemp products out of the hands of children — an action long overdue. For years, […]

'Cartoon' Definition Key Issue in Hemp Debate

TALLAHASSEE — As Florida continues trying to prevent kids from getting drawn to intoxicating hemp products, state regulators are gearing up to define what a “cartoon” means — but industry insiders say the plan isn’t likely to resolve confusion over…