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Donor Access
Donor Access
The Florida Healthy Alternatives Association (FLHAA) is a Florida 501(c)(6) trade association defending lawful hemp through advocacy, coalition building, and responsible-regulation policy work.
Every contribution counts
The clock is real: Section 781 of P.L. 119-37 takes effect December 11, 2026, and with it a 0.4 mg total-THC-per-container cap that most legal hemp products cannot meet. Your one-time contribution funds the work happening now: advocacy for the Lawful Hemp Protection Act (H.R. 9830), the petition campaign, and the coalition of state chapters and businesses asking Congress to regulate, not eliminate.
Where does the money go?
Contributions fund FLHAA's advocacy programs: engagement with lawmakers, the Action Center that routes constituent messages to Congress, and organizing across state chapters. FLHAA is funded by member dues and contributions, and is accountable to a member-elected board.
Choose your amount
Select any amount from $20 to $1,000. Prefer ongoing support? Become an FLHAA Consumer Access supporter for $10/month.
Frequently asked questions
Is this contribution tax-deductible?
No. Contributions to FLHAA, a 501(c)(6) trade association, are not tax-deductible as charitable contributions.
Can my business support FLHAA instead?
Yes. Business memberships fund the same fight with member benefits attached. See FLHAA's Business Access, Leadership Access, and Founder Access memberships.
What is FLHAA fighting for?
Responsible federal regulation of hemp: mandatory testing, honest labeling, child-safe packaging, and age gates, instead of the de facto ban created by the 0.4 mg per-container cap.
Didn't the deadline move?
Yes. 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.
Contributions to the Florida Healthy Alternatives Association, a 501(c)(6) trade association, are not tax-deductible as charitable contributions. FLHAA engages in issue advocacy only and does not support or oppose candidates for office.
Business Access
Business Access
$500.00 USD
The Florida Healthy Alternatives Association (FLHAA) is a Florida 501(c)(6) trade association for hemp retailers, manufacturers, and healthy-alternatives businesses. Business Access funds the lobbying and legal strategy that protects the industry, and puts your business inside the effort.
Why join before December 11, 2026?
Section 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. A seat at that table takes sustained relationships with lawmakers, lobbyists, and legal teams. Membership is what makes it possible.
Which membership fits your business?
- Retailer Membership, $500/month: full member benefits with listen-in access to member calls.
- Retailer+ Membership, $1,000/month: everything in Retailer, plus an active voice in member discussions.
What do Business Access members get?
- Monthly member calls with time-sensitive policy updates
- Members-only action-alert chat for rapid response
- Early industry trend and policy insights
- Member resources for protecting your business
- Networking with association members
- FLHAA signage to show customers where you stand
- Social recognition across FLHAA channels
- Policy Q&A by email: general policy education for members (see note below)
Frequently asked questions
Are membership dues tax-deductible?
No. 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.
Is the policy Q&A legal advice?
No. Member policy Q&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.
What's the difference between Retailer and Retailer+?
Both tiers receive every member benefit. Retailer+ members participate actively in member discussions; Retailer members join in listen-only mode.
Didn't the deadline move?
Yes. 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.
Contributions to the Florida Healthy Alternatives Association, a 501(c)(6) trade association, are not tax-deductible as charitable contributions. Member policy Q&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.