Ohio Lawmakers May Compromise on Marijuana, Hemp Policy but No Changes to Take Effect Soon

Ohio moves to crack down on THC products; gas stations, grocery stores could lose access in 2027

Major changes could soon be coming to THC products and Ohios marijuana laws. The Ohio House passed a bill overnight that will change where you can buy intoxicating hemp and THC drinks, and how marijuana is regulated across the state.Senate Bill 56 still needs to pass the Ohio Senate, and then the governor must sign it into law. But if that happens, intoxicating hemp and THC beverages would only be allowed to be sold at licensed dispensaries with…

Ohio lawmakers may compromise on marijuana, hemp policy but no changes to take effect soon

The Ohio House and the Senate may come to a compromise on marijuana and "intoxicating" hemp policy after an earlier deal went up in smoke Wednesday night.At 11:30 p.m. on Wednesday, the Senate Bill 56 conference committee held a meeting to discuss details. A proposal was passed out of the six-person committee around midnight, with both Democrats voting against it."I commend the Senate for working with the House and preserving the overwhelming ma…

Ohio lawmakers fail to come to agreement on regulating hemp products despite DeWine’s pressure

Ohio lawmakers failed to agree Wednesday on how to regulate intoxicating hemp products. Legislators had said they hoped to nail down provisions for intoxicating hemp before Thanksgiving amid pressure from Gov. Mike DeWine and new guidance from Congress.

Ohio House Approves Bill Updating Marijuana Laws, Addressing Intoxicating Hemp Products

COLUMBUS — The Ohio House of Representatives has approved the conference report for Senate Bill 56, a comprehensive update to Ohio’s marijuana laws that preserves voter-approved adult-use cannabis while adding new safety regulations and restrictions on intoxicating hemp products. State Representative Brian Stewart (R-Ashville), who served on the conference committee, said the legislation strikes a […] The post Ohio House Approves Bill Updating M…