Organizers Launch Bid to Overturn Ohio’s Latest Marijuana Law Changes
One petitioner called lawmakers’ recent changes “a slap in the face to voters who overwhelmingly voted to legalize cannabis in 2023.”
Ohio Hemp Bill Would Put Future of THC Beverages in Hands of Federal Government
Brewers are concerned that federal action won’t come until after the state of Ohio’s prohibition on THC drinks goes into effect in December 2026.
Ohio Bill to Ban Intoxicating Hemp Products and Make Changes to Marijuana Law Goes to Gov. DeWine
THC drinks would only be sold in dispensaries, smoking would be illegal in most public places, and transporting marijuana from another state would be prohibited, among other changes.
Court Extends Temporary Pause on Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine’s Ban on Intoxicating Hemp Products
Sales of intoxicating hemp THC drinks and other products are now legal until Dec. 2
Ohio House Passes Bill Regulating Intoxicating Hemp Products, Changes State’s Marijuana Laws
Ohio Senate Bill 56, which passed with bipartisan support, heads back to the Senate for concurrence.
Ohio’s Hemp Bills Saw No Movement Last Week Despite DeWine’s Blocked Executive Order
“We don’t want Delta-8 products being sold to children in stores. Everybody agrees on that. There’s a lot of other details that need to be worked out.”
Ohio Senator Introduces Bill That Would Ban Sale of Intoxicating Hemp Products to Anyone Under 21
DeWine has called for regulation of delta 8 THC products. ““It’s a huge problem. There’s really no regulation at all. We need regulation,” he said last week.
Pre-Rolls, Finally Available at Ohio Dispensaries, Can Be a Star Performer in State’s Cannabis Scene
From June 2023 to June 2024, pre-rolls saw the largest revenue increase of all cannabis categories nationally.
Ohio’s Recreational Marijuana Sales Surpassed $702.5 Million in First Year
Ohio lawmakers have tried — unsuccessfully so far — to change Ohio’s marijuana laws.
High Prices and Muted Marketing Stunting Ohio’s Cannabis Industry, Observers Say
Ohio marijuana prices are currently 204% higher than Michigan’s and the state prohibits advertising on billboards, radio and TV
High Hopes: How Ohio’s Cannabis Industry Can Cultivate Quality Jobs
The Ohio cannabis workforce is stuck in limbo, facing lower wages within a still-developing market that is still battling against politicians
‘We Are Going to Push Pause’ on Ohio Marijuana Legislation, Says Republican Lawmaker
“We’re going to take the summer and come back and potentially take another crack at it.”
Beyond the Bud: How Ohio Entrepreneurs Are Creating Immersive Cannabis Experiences
From painting to yoga to cooking, these crafted experiences can lead to a cultural shift in how we socialize, relax and heal
Ohio Senate Passes Bill That Would Require Hemp Products to Only Be Sold at Marijuana Dispensaries
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has implored lawmakers to regulate or ban delta-8 THC products.
Ohio CBD Store Owners Oppose Bill That Would Move Hemp Products to Marijuana Dispensaries
An Ohio Senate bill would remove intoxicating hemp products from CBD stores, convenience stores, smoke shops, or gas stations.
Despite Some Perks, Ohio Has Seen 30% Drop in Medical Marijuana Patients Since Recreational Weed Legalized
Convenience, cost and anonymity are the driving factors
Ohio Cannabis Advocates Say Proposed Issue 2 Revisions Would Drive Customers to Michigan, Black Market
The Statehouse is debating adding further restrictions to recreational marijuana while Gov. Mike DeWine has proposed hiking taxes
Ohio House Republicans Introduce Their Own Proposal to Rewrite State’s Recreational Marijuana Law
The Ohio House Republican version would keep home grow and tax levels the same, but reduce THC levels and redirect most of the tax revenue
Ohioans Rail Against Republican Bill to Rewrite Marijuana Law Passed by Voters
The bill would reduce legal THC levels and further limit home grow, among other restrictions
Ohio GOP Proposal Seeks to Change Voter-Passed Marijuana Law With Higher Tax, Lower THC Levels
It would also cut the number of home grow plants from 12 to six. “The people did vote for home grow,” sponsor Ohio Sen. Steve Huffman said, noting there’s fears home grow fuels the black market
Ohio Republican Lawmakers Again Seek to Override Voters on Legal Weed Law in Blatant Cash-Grab
A new Ohio Senate bill would raise weed taxes by 50%, restrict potency, and limit home grow
When Will Pre-Rolled Joints Be Available at Ohio Dispensaries?
Soon, but providers getting ready to offer pre-rolled cannabis are still waiting on state clearance
Ohio Recreational Marijuana Sales Topped $242 Million in 2024
But the Statehouse could still try to limit home grow, lower THC levels, up the tax rate, and change how revenue is collected
Ohio Cannabis Prices Could Come Down in 2025
Ohioans are paying $210 for an ounce of marijuana on average, while prices hover around $80 in Michigan. The inflated price point stems from the state’s slow rollout, among other reasons
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