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The state says higher safety is the goal with Ohio’s intoxicating hemp ban and new marijuana rules
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — A ban on intoxicating hemp has been in place in Ohio for three weeks, outlawing products containing that synthetic cannabinoid, most notably THC beverages. Those… Read More
An effort to repeal the ban on intoxicating hemp and THC drinks will not make the Ohio ballot
By: Sarah Donaldson | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Ohio is now largely on track to ban all intoxicating hemp Friday, including hemp-infused THC and CBD beverages, with an effort to overturn the… Read More
2025 Year in Review: Ohio lawmakers made major changes to marijuana and hemp regulations
By: Sarah Donaldson
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — This year, as Ohio’s still-young recreational marijuana industry bloomed, the Ohio House and Senate negotiated and finalized its omnibus bill changing state cannabis statute…. Read More
A new law in Ohio will move hemp products into dispensaries without an exception for THC beverages
By: Amanda Pirani
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — A bill signed by Gov. Mike DeWine Friday will make big changes to Ohio’s hemp-derived THC industry. The new law calls for intoxicating hemp… Read More
Gov. Mike DeWine pauses the sale of delta-8 THC and similar products in Ohio
By: Sarah Donaldson | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Gov. Mike DeWine took administrative action Wednesday afternoon, putting a pause short-term on sales of a slew of unregulated products containing cannabinoid derivatives, like… Read More
Some unregulated CBD, THC businesses also sell kratom and more in Ohio
By: Sarah Donaldson | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Some of the largest businesses that sell unregulated cannabis-derived products in Ohio are putting other highly synthetic products, including kratom, on the shelves at… Read More
Ohio’s earliest cannabis sales drew crowds across the state. Some have sticker shock
By: Sarah Donaldson | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — For Brian Wingfield, the wee hours of Tuesday morning felt reminiscent of late December, even though it was already 75 degrees Fahrenheit at 4… Read More
Clearing up the confusion on Ohio’s marijuana laws
By: Donovan Varney
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — In Ohio, it’s legal to grow, smoke and eat marijuana. But six months after voters legalized recreational marijuana, it’s still illegal to buy it or sell… Read More
An effort to regulate intoxicating hemp products is stalled in the Ohio Legislature
By: Donovan Varney
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Gummy worms, gummy bears and Rice Krispie treats are all notable sweets. Right now, these snacks are being sold as hemp-infused products at your local gas… Read More
Ohio lawmakers haven’t forgotten about changing recreational marijuana law
By: Sarah Donaldson | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Some of Ohio’s medical marijuana dispensaries are likely days away from the government green light to sell recreationally, after they submitted the dual license… Read More
An Ohio retailer says a delta-8 THC crackdown would ‘tear’ at business
By: Sarah Donaldson | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Gov. Mike DeWine wants state lawmakers to quickly crack down on sales of delta-8 THC and other “intoxicating“ hemp derivative products, and DeWine said… Read More
DeWine asks Ohio lawmakers, again, for regulations to get delta-8 off the shelves
By: Sarah Donaldson | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — A bill that cleared the Ohio Senate in early December but has since stalled would significantly modify the state’s soon-to-be recreational marijuana program, and… Read More