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Florida Senate Unanimously Approves Bill to Ban Delta-8 and Delta-10, Restrict Hemp THC Beverages

The Florida Senate has given unanimous approval to a bill that would outlaw delta-8 and delta-10 products and impose new restrictions on hemp-derived THC beverages.

Gummies made with hemp-derived Delta-8 THC.

Senate Bill 438, approved Wednesday, caps delta-9 THC in hemp beverages to under 5 milligrams per serving or 50 milligrams per container. It also includes a series of restrictions backed by Governor Ron DeSantis, such as prohibiting hemp retailers from operating within 500 feet of gas stations, schools, and day care centers.

The proposal mirrors a measure DeSantis vetoed last June that would have banned most intoxicating hemp products. However, SB 438 reintroduces those provisions and adds further limits, signaling a renewed push to regulate the state’s hemp industry.

The bill now heads to the House, where companion legislation must clear committee before moving to a full vote.

According to MJBizDaily, at least 13 states have fully banned delta-8 products, with another nine allowing sales only through licensed marijuana retailers.

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