{"product_id":"retailer-access","title":"Retailer Access","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Florida Healthy Alternatives Association (FLHAA)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Florida 501(c)(6) trade association for hemp retailers, manufacturers, and healthy-alternatives businesses. Retailer Access is built for independent and single-location retailers: an affordable way to fund the lobbying and legal strategy that protects the industry, and to keep your store informed as the rules change.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy join before December 11, 2026?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSection 781 of P.L. 119-37 takes effect that day, capping finished hemp products at 0.4 mg total THC per container. FLHAA's team engages lawmakers before bad policy is written and while it can still be changed, advocating for the Lawful Hemp Protection Act (H.R. 9830) and responsible regulation instead of a de facto ban. Every store that joins strengthens that effort.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat do Retailer Access members get?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eListen-in access to monthly member calls with time-sensitive policy updates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMembers-only action-alert chat for rapid response\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly industry trend and policy insights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMember resources for protecting your business\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFLHAA signage to show customers where you stand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSocial recognition across FLHAA channels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolicy Q\u0026amp;A by email: general policy education for members (see note below)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeed more for your business?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBusiness Access ($500\/month) adds full member benefits and networking with association members, and Leadership and Founder Access add private briefings and dedicated support.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre membership dues tax-deductible?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Dues paid to FLHAA, a 501(c)(6) trade association, are not tax-deductible as charitable contributions. For questions about your own tax situation, consult your tax advisor; documentation of your payments is available on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the policy Q\u0026amp;A legal advice?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Member policy Q\u0026amp;A is general education about laws and regulations affecting the industry. It is not legal advice about your specific situation and does not create an attorney-client relationship. For advice about your business, consult your own counsel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I upgrade later?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. You can move up to Business, Leadership, or Founder Access at any time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDidn't the deadline move?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Congress delayed most of Section 781's restrictions from November 12 to December 11, 2026 (H.R. 6500, signed September 2, 2026). One exception: cannabinoids the cannabis plant cannot naturally produce lost federal hemp status on November 12, 2026. State laws may impose earlier or stricter rules.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eContributions to the Florida Healthy Alternatives Association, a 501(c)(6) trade association, are not tax-deductible as charitable contributions. Member policy Q\u0026amp;A is educational only and does not constitute legal advice or create an attorney-client relationship. FLHAA engages in issue advocacy only and does not support or oppose candidates for office.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Florida Healthy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51012070801494,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/6842\/7094\/files\/FHAA_2026_Badges_Retailer_copy.webp?v=1769442160","url":"https:\/\/healthyflorida.org\/products\/retailer-access","provider":"FLHAA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}