Ohio lawmakers appear to be hitting the pause button on any potential changes to the state’s recently passed recreational marijuana law. Although Senate Bill 56 cleared the Senate in February, its future in the House remains uncertain as legislators prepare to break for the summer. What Was Issue 2? For
You ever feel like the people writing cannabis laws have never grown a plant, loved a patient, or paid a license fee? Yeah. Welcome to SB 56 in Ohio, the latest Trojan Horse bill dressed up like “public safety” but built to crush patients, consumers, and the small cannabis community
Ohio’s Senate Bill 86 has stirred significant discussion as it moves through the legislative process. This bill, recently passed unanimously by the Ohio Senate, aims to overhaul the regulation and marketing of intoxicating hemp products in the state. It introduces changes designed to restrict the sale of these products, which
Like a loaded gun, our country’s cannabis industry is staring down the barrel of some major tax increases. The affected states are California, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, New Jersey, and Ohio. Motivated mainly by economic pressures within each state, these increases, should they come to pass, will further handicap the legal
Ohio’s GOP lawmakers are fast-tracking legislation that would significantly roll back Ohio’s new adult-use program that voters approved by a wide margin in November 2023. The passage of Issue 2 in November of 2023 was a major victory for the cannabis industry in the Buckeye state. More than 2 million
Ohio’s marijuana voters have spoken—but is anyone listening? Despite the passage of a voter-approved Issue 2 in 2023 legalizing recreational cannabis with 57% voter support, the Ohio Senate has recently passed Senate Bill 56 (SB 56), a legislative measure that drastically overhauls and restricts that law. The bill has sparked
Ohio voters made their voices heard loud and clear in November 2023, approving Issue 2 to legalize recreational cannabis. This move allowed adults 21 and older to possess, smoke, and grow marijuana. Crucially, the law includes provisions for home cultivation, permitting Ohioans to grow up to six plants individually or
The much-anticipated 2024 Ohio Cannabis Health and Business Summit wrapped up earlier this month and attendees are still buzzing from the experience. The two-day trade show put a spotlight on the excitement of newly legalized adult-use (non-medical) cannabis in the Buckeye state. More than 5,000 investors, industry experts, growers, business
The DEA recently made a decision to delay the rescheduling of marijuana until after the 2024 election, which has sparked significant debate and uncertainty. For more than 50 years, cannabis has been classified as a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA), a category reserved for substances with
Home Depot, one of the largest employers in the United States, is reportedly taking a significant step forward by removing marijuana from its drug screening panels. This change comes at a time when the conversation around cannabis legalization and workplace policies is evolving rapidly. For a company that employs over
With the recent legalization of marijuana for adults 21+ in Ohio, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) has said that it will not rule out arrests for marijuana use despite this state legalization. Many residents new to the cannabis landscape often find themselves puzzled by its legality. How is it
Cleveland, OH – [August 28, 2024] – The Ohio Cannabis Health & Business Summit (OCHBS) is thrilled to announce its annual conference, scheduled for October 4-5, 2024, at the I-X Center in Cleveland, Ohio. Since its inception in 2019, OCHBS has been committed to supporting and growing the Ohio cannabis
Ohio is on the verge of a significant milestone. According to multiple state news outlets, on Tuesday, August 6th, the state will officially launch recreational cannabis sales, making it the 21st state in the nation to do so. The road to recreational cannabis sales in Ohio has been both exciting
Ohio has taken a step towards the launch of its adult-use marijuana market. With the state’s Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) approving the first wave of licenses for cultivators and processors, the countdown to recreational sales has officially begun. The move to approve these licenses follows months of anticipation and
The opioid crisis has devastatingly affected communities across the United States, prompting a search for alternative, safer pain management options. A recent study by Ohio State University’s Drug Enforcement and Policy Center reveals that medical marijuana could be a viable solution. The study found that three out of four patients
The Ohio Classic, set to take place on July 11th at Sugar Valley Golf Club in Bellbrook, Ohio, represents an event for the emerging Ohio cannabis market. As the state transitions from medical to adult-use cannabis, this business-to-business (B2B) expo and golf open aims to connect industry professionals, enthusiasts, and
Ohio – In a move set to redefine Ohio’s cannabis landscape, adult-use marijuana sales may become a reality by mid-June. This development comes after the Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review took a significant step forward by allowing rules to proceed without objection, paving the way for a dual licensing