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DeWine signs executive order to temporarily ban sale of intoxicating hemp products
Governor DeWine's 90-day ban targets unregulated THC hemp products linked to a 52% rise in child exposures, aiming to protect youth amid legislative delays on hemp regulation.
- Governor Mike DeWine has signed an executive order to ban the sale of intoxicating hemp products in Ohio, effective by October 14.
- Retailers who do not comply with the ban could face daily fines of $500 for each day they sell these products, which DeWine stated are harmful to young brains.
- Reports indicate that exposures to delta-8-THC and delta-9-THC among youth rose significantly between 2021 and 2024.
- The order may stay in effect for up to 90 days unless renewed by the Ohio General Assembly, despite criticism from Edibles Brand, which called it misguided.
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Ohio Gov DeWine bans THC, intoxicating hemp products
"Intoxicating hemp products are known to have significant impacts on young, developing brains, yet these products are legally marketed to kids, sold to kids and ingested by kids in Ohio," Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said
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Read Full ArticleOhio Governor Issues Order Banning Intoxicating Hemp Product Sales For 90 Days - Marijuana Moment
“Intoxicating hemp has no required regulatory testing…and sold in packages enticing to children.” By Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R) has issued a 90-day executive order banning the sale of intoxicating hemp products starting this coming Tuesday. Intoxicating hemp products are items that contain THC that are sold anywhere other than licensed marijuana dispensaries including gas stations, smoke shops and CBD stores, amo…
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