Committee hears bill to regulate intoxicating hemp products, set age limits and testing rules

Apr 9, 2025

Sponsors of House Bill 198 told the Ohio House Judiciary Committee the measure would create licensing, age-verification and safety requirements for intoxicating hemp-derived products, including child-resistant packaging and testing standards, while leaving room for future amendments on beverages and agency oversight.

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Representative Fisher and Representative Matthews, the sponsors of House Bill 198, urged the Ohio House Judiciary Committee on Oct. 12 to establish a regulatory framework for intoxicating hemp-derived products, saying current gaps allow unregulated products such as delta-8 THC to reach children.

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