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Committee adopts substitute for bill setting intoxicating hemp tax at 10% and tightening hemp beverage rules

3031120 · April 8, 2025
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The Senate General Government Committee adopted a substitute to Senate Bill 86 that lowers the tax on intoxicating hemp to 10% and adds labeling, testing, display and sale restrictions for hemp-derived beverages, sponsor Senator Huffman said.

The Senate General Government Committee adopted a substitute to Senate Bill 86 on a voice vote without objection that lowers the tax on intoxicating hemp to 10% and adds requirements for how hemp beverages are tested, displayed and sold, sponsor Senator Huffman told the committee.

Supporters say the changes create parity with Ohio’s marijuana tax and respond to industry requests for clarifications on labeling and product limits.

Senator Huffman, recognized by the chair to explain the substitute,…

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