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In a significant move, the Florida state legislature has passed Senate Bill 1698 (SB 1698), signaling its intent to prohibit the sale of delta 8 THC and other hemp-derived cannabinoids within the state.

This bill, which awaits Governor Ron DeSantis’s signature to become law, is poised to have far-reaching implications for Florida’s cannabis industry and consumers alike.

Here are some additional details to further elucidate the scope and impact of SB 1698:

Background on Delta 8 THC and Hemp-Derived Cannabinoids

Delta 8 THC is a naturally occurring cannabinoid …

In recent years, the landscape of vaping regulations in the United States has been heavily influenced by legal battles between the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and various vaping companies challenging Marketing Denial Orders (MDOs).

These MDOs represent the FDA’s decisions to deny marketing authorization for certain vaping products, often due to concerns over their impact on public health.

Here’s a detailed breakdown of the legal actions taken by vaping companies in response to these MDOs:

Legal Actions Listed by Date:

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Utah has taken a significant step in regulating vaping products by becoming the fifth U.S. state to enact a PMTA (Premarket Tobacco Product Application) registry law and the sixth to implement a flavored vape ban.

Governor Spencer Cox recently signed bill SB 61 into law, which is set to take effect on January 1, 2025.

The introduction of PMTA registry laws is part of a broader trend in several states, with similar bills being debated in approximately two dozen other state legislatures. Notably, states like Vermont, Virginia, and Florida have already passed registry bills, awaiting governor approval.

These …