Governor Ron DeSantis has vetoed legislation that would have banned hemp compounds such as Delta-8 THC.

Delta-8 THC gummies (photo credit: FloraCBD).
Governor DeSantis vetoed Senate Bill 1698 today, following sources last week that reported he would. The proposed law would have limited the sale of hemp products containing Delta-9 THC while placing a complete ban on the production and sale of products containing Delta-8 and Delta-10 THC. Those in the hemp industry argued that if the bill passed, it would have devastated the industry and lead to thousands of job losses.
Florida’s Senate gave final approval to Senate Bill 1698 in a unanimous 39 to 0 vote, meaning they have well more than the two-thirds required to override a governor’s veto. However, the measure’s passage was much closer in the House of Representatives, with the final vote being 64 to 48. This means that it’s unlikely the legislature will override Governor DeSantis’ veto.
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