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OH SB86

Bill

Status

Engrossed

4/30/2025

Primary Sponsor

Stephen Huffman

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Origin

Senate

136th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits retail sale of intoxicating hemp products except at licensed adult use or medical marijuana dispensaries to individuals 21 and older, with products required to meet testing, packaging, and labeling standards

  • Defines "intoxicating hemp product" as containing any synthetic THC, more than 0.5mg delta-9 THC per serving, 2mg delta-9 THC per package, or 0.5mg total non-delta-9 THC per package

  • Creates separate regulatory framework for "drinkable cannabinoid products" (beverages with specific THC limits), requiring manufacturer registration, distributor/retailer permits, and mandatory testing and labeling

  • Imposes 10% tax on dispensary intoxicating hemp product receipts and $3.50 per gallon excise tax on drinkable cannabinoid products sold to distributors/retailers, with revenue credited to general fund

  • Establishes criminal penalties including first-degree misdemeanor for first offense of illegal sale, fifth-degree felony for subsequent offenses or sales to minors, and grants Ohio Investigative Unit enforcement authority

Legislative Description

Regulate and tax intoxicating hemp, drinkable cannabinoid product

Commerce

Last Action

Referred to committee: General Government

5/7/2025

Committee Referrals

General Government5/7/2025
General Government2/12/2025

Full Bill Text

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