The purpose of this rulemaking is to implement statutory changes passed during the 2023 Legislative Session.

 

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

Division of Food Safety

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

5K-4.034Hemp Extract for Human Consumption

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this rulemaking is to implement statutory changes passed during the 2023 Legislative Session.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: A rule update is required to implement statutory changes to the State Hemp Program. The rulemaking updates definitions, penalties for violations and the requirements regarding the operation of a Hemp Food Establishment, contaminants and limits, packaging, labeling, advertising, and the use of self-service machines.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 500.09, 500.12, 570.07(23), 581.217(12), F.S.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 500.03, 500.04, 500.09, 500.10, 500.11, 500.12, 500.121, 500.13, 500.172, 581.217, F.S.

IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE NOTICED IN THE NEXT AVAILABLE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE REGISTER.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Brenda Noble, [e-mail]

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS AVAILABLE AT NO CHARGE FROM THE CONTACT PERSON LISTED ABOVE.