Florida has taken another step toward banning hemp-derived products containing delta-8 and delta-10 THC in the state after the Senate unanimously passed a bill this week.
The bill now goes to the state House of Representatives, according to Tampa Bay TV station WTSP.
Meanwhile, a House version of the measure has “yet to be taken up by its full chamber,” WTSP reported.
Products containing delta-8 THC – which is a less potent form of marijuana – has been sold in an increasing number of unlicensed stores across Florida since the 2018 U.S. Farm Bill legalized hemp.
The interest in delta-8 THC in Florida likely stems from the fact the state offers only legal medical marijuana, not adult-use products.
Industry insiders hope an updated Farm Bill will provide more clarity and federal regulation of hemp-derived products.
But until then, it’s been up to state lawmakers to decide how to deal with the products in the meantime.
A Farm Bill reboot was delayed from last year to 2024.
