Published on: 22473365. The proposed rules have been developed in response to the creation of s. 581.217, F.S., which directs the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to adopt rules to regulate the cultivation of hemp in this state. This rulemaking will align Chapter 5E-4, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.), with the provisions of section 581.217, F.S., relating to hemp seed sold for planting purposes. These changes will clarify seed standards and labeling requirements for the industry, delineate costs of seed testing services the department offers to consumers, and identify qualifying criteria for seed certifying entities.
Published on: 21948498. This rulemaking is to implement Senate Bill 1020 as approved by the Florida Legislature, which, if signed by the Governor, would create Section 581.217, F.S., and require the Department to administer the state hemp program. If you would like to be added to the Department’s interested parties list to receive updates and draft rule text for this rulemaking, please visit https://www.FreshFromFlorida.com/Cannabis/Hemp-CBD-in-Florida