Overview

• The vetoed bill aimed to ban the sale of delta-8 and limit delta-9 THC in hemp products.
• Opponents argued the bill would devastate the hemp industry, costing jobs and revenue.
• DeSantis called for a more balanced regulatory framework to be developed in the next legislative session.
• The governor's office received overwhelming public opposition to the bill, with over 13,000 messages against it.
• The decision impacts the ongoing debate over recreational marijuana legalization in Florida.