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Senate approves bill to move intoxicating hemp sales into licensed dispensaries, tighten testing and packaging

3162470 · April 30, 2025
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The Senate unanimously approved Senate Bill 86 to require intoxicating hemp products that exceed THC thresholds to be sold through licensed dispensaries, introduce testing and labeling rules, and apply a 10% tax on intoxicating hemp sold at retail.

The Ohio Senate voted 33-0 to pass Senate Bill 86, legislation that supporters said will close loopholes allowing untested and intoxicating hemp products to be sold in gas stations, vape shops and other unlicensed outlets.

“Intoxicating hemp products are untested and unregulated,” Senator Huffman said on the floor, arguing the bill would require products that meet THC thresholds to be sold in licensed marijuana dispensaries and subject them to testing, packaging, labeling and advertising rules. Huffman also said the bill authorizes law enforcement to arrest drivers operating a vehicle…

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