June 7 marks National Gun Violence Awareness Day.
FILE - Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks at the Governor's Day luncheon, Feb. 8, 2024, in Tampa, Fla. The bill made its way to the governor's desk Friday, months after passing the legislature. In a Senate transmittal letter, DeSantis said while the bill's goals are commendable, it would"impose debilitating regulatory burdens" on small businesses in Florida.
"Senate Bill 1698 would introduce dramatic disruption and harm to many small retail and manufacturing businesses in Florida - businesses that have emerged due to recent legislation paving the way for the commercial use of hemp." In the letter, Gov. DeSantis also stated legislators should consider the following when resuming work on the bill during the next legislative session:DeSantis said the bill should"set standards for cultivation, processing and handling of hemp products" to ensure that those products are safe, potent and pure.The governor added that legislators should develop guidelines for accurate labeling, including health claims and dosing instructions.
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