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SB 1678FLORIDA · STATEWIDESession 2026dead

Proposed Regulation of THC-Infused Beverages

Original title: THC-infused Beverages

March 13, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

If enacted, this legislation would force non-licensed retailers, such as convenience stores or smoke shops that currently sell hemp-derived THC drinks, to either obtain an alcohol license or cease selling these products entirely.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Alcoholic beverage license holders

These businesses would become the only entities legally permitted to sell THC-infused beverages.

Non-licensed retailers of hemp products

These businesses would be prohibited from selling THC-infused beverages unless they obtain an alcoholic beverage license.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 13, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

This bill would restrict the retail sale and distribution of s exclusively to businesses that hold an active alcoholic beverage license. Any entity selling these products without such a license would face penalties equivalent to those for the illegal sale of alcohol.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

If enacted, this legislation would force non-licensed retailers, such as convenience stores or smoke shops that currently sell hemp-derived THC drinks, to either obtain an alcohol license or cease selling these products entirely.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who would be allowed to sell THC-infused drinks under this bill?
Only businesses that hold an active alcoholic beverage license issued by the state.
What happens if a store sells these drinks without an alcohol license?
They would be subject to the same legal penalties and punishments as someone caught selling alcohol without a license.
Does this apply to all hemp-derived drinks?
Yes, the bill covers any beverage containing intoxicating hemp-derived cannabinoids, regardless of whether the drink also contains alcohol.

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Consolidation of Intoxicant Regulation

The bill attempts to bring hemp-derived cannabinoids under the existing regulatory framework of the state's Beverage Law.

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Sources

Open source document

openstates.org

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  • Controversy75
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