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Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson is promising enforcement of a new state law that forbids hemp products marketed toward children. Hemp retailers say they feel unfairly targeted.
Tens of thousands of intoxicating products packaged in kid-friendly ways are off the shelves thanks to a recent effort led by the Florida Department of Agriculture.
An inspection of 475 food establishments in 37 Florida counties uncovered 68,689 packages of hemp extract products that targeted children, according to the Florida Department of Agriculture.
Nearly 70,000 illegal hemp extract products attractive to kids were found at Florida businesses during "Operation Kandy Krush," according to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
Operation Kandy Krush included inspections of more 475 food establishments in 37 Florida counties.