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Florida Workshop to Discuss What Constitutes a ‘Cartoon’ in Hemp Packaging

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Florida Workshop to Discuss What Constitutes a ‘Cartoon’ in Hemp Packaging

The Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services in Florida is waiting for a workshop on Wednesday to discuss what a “cartoon” and other questions about the packaging of hemp products that can be considered “attractive to children”, The Florida’s news service Reports.

The workshop is specifically covering the new proposed implementation rules part of 2023 legislation Adjusting intoxication derived from hemp. The draft law included product test requirements, licensing rules and restrictions on hemp products targeting children.

Acciting to that Law, what’s consider “Attractive to Children” is anything “Manufactured in the Shape of Humans, Cartoons, or Animals; Manufactured in a form that bears any reasonable to an existting candy product is familiar to the public as a widel. Branded Food Product Such a Product Could Be Mistaken for Branded Product, Especilantly by Children; Any similar cartoon that “uses” exaggerated comic features “applies human characteristics to non-human characters, or attributing” unnatural or extra-inhumane skills, “the report said.

Hemp industry lawyer Paula Savchenko said in the report that “industry fully supports reasonable, well -defined rules”, but uncertainties about the rule proposed by officials have raised legal concerns “.

“Language in order, such as prohibitions on ‘exaggerated commercial traits’ or ‘unnatural skills’, is highly subjective. This creates uncertainty for businesses that are trying to respect trust, especially when similar design elements are allowed in other industries as dietary supplements, energy drinks or alcohol.” – Savchenko, through Florida’s news service

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David E. Vautrin

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June 18, 2026

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The company operates in Florida, New York and Texas

FLUENT Corporation announced Thursday that David E. Vautrin will step down as interim CEO effective June 12, 2026, as the company continues to advance its previously announced acquisition of Vireo Growth Inc.

The vertically integrated multi-state hemp company announced that Matt Mundy, FLUENT’s chief legal officer, has been named interim chief executive effective June 12. According to the company, Mandy played a key role in advancing the proposed transaction with Vireo and will provide leadership succession during the next phase of the process.

William Smith, executive chairman of FLUENT’s board of directors, thanked Vautrin for his work during what he described as a pivotal period for the company.

“Over the past year, FLUENT has successfully implemented many important strategic initiatives, strengthened operational execution and entered into an agreement to acquire Vireo Growth Inc. subject to the terms and conditions contained therein,” Smith said in a statement. “We are grateful for his service and contributions during this time with the company.”

Vautrin also reflected on his tenure as interim executive director.

“I appreciate the opportunity presented by the Board to serve as interim CEO during such an important time for FLUENT,” said Vautrin. “I’m proud of what our team has accomplished together, and I’d like to thank our employees for their dedication and commitment throughout this journey.”

The company said the leadership change comes as it works to finalize a previously announced deal with Vireo. FLUENT noted that the deal is still subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the agreement.

FLUENT describes itself as a national cannabis consumer products and retail company focused on excellence in cultivation, manufacturing, distribution and retail. The company produces cannabis products under several brands, including MOODS, Knack, Wandr, Bag-O and Hyer Kind.

The company operates in Florida, New York and Texas. Headquartered in Tampa, FLUENT employs approximately 580 people at eight growing and manufacturing facilities and 34 active retail locations.

FLUENT common stock trades on the Canadian Securities Exchange under the symbol FNT.U and on the OTCQB under the symbol CNTMF.

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Trulieve Set to List on NYSE

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Trulieve Set to List on NYSE

Multistate medical cannabis operator Trulieve Cannabis Corp. announced last week that the company expects to begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the symbol “TRLV” beginning June 10, 2026.

The announcement follows the rescheduling of state legal medical cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III under federal law, creating new legal avenues and opportunities for state-licensed medical cannabis companies.

“As the first U.S. cannabis company to list on a major U.S. stock exchange, we are excited about the opportunity to expand our shareholder base, increase liquidity and increase awareness of the benefits of medical marijuana. President Trump’s sensible action to reclassify medical marijuana to Schedule III paved the way for this milestone. The NYSE is a major breakthrough and great progress for the NYSE industry.” – Kim Rivers, Founder and CEO of Trulieve, in a statement

Trulieve operates state-licensed cannabis businesses in Florida, Georgia, Pennsylvania and West Virginia.

The multi-state operator is listing on the NYSE after previously listing on the Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE) under the symbol “TRUL” and the OTCQX under the symbol “TCNNF”.

Trulieve donated heavily to Florida’s failed 2024 cannabis legalization, bringing over $140 million to the effort. The company also contributed $19.6 million to the unsuccessful 2026 campaign bid.

Based in Portland, Oregon, Graham is the editor-in-chief of Ganjapreneur. He has been writing about the legalization landscape since 2012 and has contributed to Ganjapreneur since our official launch in…

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Target Adds Intoxicating Hemp Beverages to Stores in Florida, Texas, & Illinois

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Target Adds Intoxicating Hemp Beverages to Stores in Florida, Texas, & Illinois

Target is adding THC-infused hemp drinks to its locations in Florida, Texas and Illinois. BevNet reports. The products will be available in more than 300 locations across three states – including all locations in Florida and Texas.

In Illinois, the products will be available in municipalities that allow the sale of intoxicating hemp products.

A spokesperson for the retail giant told BevNet that the company is “always exploring new ways to meet … evolving guest preferences, based on … merchandising authority and focus on carefully thought-out curation of a relevant assortment.”

last year, The objective was announced would sell hemp liquor at 10 locations in Minnesota. That pilot included the Birdie, Cann, Gigli, Hi Seltzer, Indeed, Señorita, Stigma, Surly, Trail Magic, Wonder, Wyld and Wynk brands. According to BevNet, Target last month received approval from the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management to sell lower-potency hemp products in 72 additional stores next year.

According to the report, some of the brands from the Minnesota startup, including Cann, Wynk, Trail Magic, Stigma, Gigli, Señorita and Daizy’s, will be included in the three-state expansion.

While the October launch in Minnesota was initially limited to 5-milligram products, the company added 10-milligram varieties.

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