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June 16, 2025

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FIRST, FLORIDA WOULD FACE ITS FIRST EVER GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN. >> STARTING TODAY, NEW PACKAGING LABELING AND MARKETING STANDARDS FOR HEMP PRODUCTS HERE IN FLORIDA. TAKE EFFECT SOME OF THE CHANGES INCLUDE REQUIRING CHILD PERSISTING PACKAGING AND NOT ALLOWING MARKETING DESIGNED TO APPEAL TO CHILDREN. >> LABELING MUST ALSO BE ACCURATE AND ACCESSIBLE, INCLUDING SERVING SIZES AND COMMON MEASUREMENTS. THE AMENDED RULE OFFICIALLY WENT INTO EFFECT ON MARC

Updated: 9:10 AM EDT Jun 16, 2025

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Starting June 16, new laws around hemp packaging and marketing in Florida will be enforced.The new laws will require changes, such as ensuring hemp products have child-resistant packaging and label designs do not appeal to children.Labeling must also be accurate and accessible, with serving sizes and measurements. The law officially went into effect on March 12, but Florida says it will now have a zero-tolerance policy for products that do not follow the requirements.DOWNLOAD  the free Gulf Coast News app  for your latest news and alerts on breaking news, weather, sports, entertainment and more.

Starting June 16, new laws around hemp packaging and marketing in Florida will be enforced.

The new laws will require changes, such as ensuring hemp products have child-resistant packaging and label designs do not appeal to children.

Labeling must also be accurate and accessible, with serving sizes and measurements.

The law officially went into effect on March 12, but Florida says it will now have a zero-tolerance policy for products that do not follow the requirements.

DOWNLOAD  the free Gulf Coast News app  for your latest news and alerts on breaking news, weather, sports, entertainment and more.

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