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Notice: 22472977

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

Division:

Division of Food Safety

Chapter:

FOOD

Overview

RULE:

5K-4.034

Hemp Extract for Human Consumption

PURPOSE:

This rulemaking is to implement 2019 Senate Bill 1020, creating s. 581.217, F.S., which requires the Department to administer the state hemp program. This proposed rule will regulate “hemp extract” as a food.

SUMMARY:

Section 581.217, F.S., defines Hemp Extract as a substance or compound intended for ingestion, rendering Hemp Extract a Food as defined in ch. 500, F.S. Therefore, establishments manufacturing, processing, packing, holding, preparing, or selling food consisting of or containing Hemp Extract at wholesale or retail must possess a food permit pursuant to ch. 500, F.S. This rulemaking will adopt a process by which Hemp Food Establishments may be permitted, applicable permitting requirements, labeling requirements, and guidelines for administering penalties for violations of the proposed rule and ch. 500, F.S.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

500.09, 500.12, 570.07(23), FS.

LAW:

500.03, 500.04, 500.09, 500.10, 500.11, 500.12, 500.121, 500.13, 500.172, 581.217, FS.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

10/10/2019 Vol. 45/198

COMMENTS:

From 10/10/2019 To 10/31/2019 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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