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Ohio Lawmakers Set to Ban All Hemp Products

11/19/2025

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Ohio lawmakers are poised to ban all 'intoxicating' hemp products this week, with a Wednesday vote planned.
A tentative House-Senate deal has emerged to enact the ban, though it offers limited relief for sellers.
Rep. Tex Fischer (Ohio) criticized the lack of support for THC beverages, which he said are not problematic.
Rep. Jamie Callender (Ohio) said the House secured provisions, including plant limits and city tax revenue.

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Ohio lawmakers are poised to ban all 'intoxicating' hemp products this week, with a Wednesday vote planned.
A tentative House-Senate deal has emerged to enact the ban, though it offers limited relief for sellers.
Rep. Tex Fischer (Ohio) criticized the lack of support for THC beverages, which he said are not problematic.
Rep. Jamie Callender (Ohio) said the House secured provisions, including plant limits and city tax revenue.