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Ohio’s attempt to move federally lawful hemp products into its closed marijuana market has now produced three federal preliminary injunctions and an expedited appeal to the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. These cases are…
The phrase “gas station weed” is a lazy insult, not a policy position. It is designed to end the discussion before it even begins, and asks us to picture a questionable product in loud packaging sitting next to the candy, sold by…
C. § 1639o. 5–10 mg levels in virtually all commercial hemp beverages today. , delta-8 derived from CBD). The effective date of the change is December 11, 2026.
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed, but partially vetoed, a bill (S.B. 56) that effectively recriminalizes certain intoxicating hemp beverages as of March 20, 2026. Specifically, hemp beverages may no longer contain more than .3% of…
2026 brings cautious, steady progress in a continually evolving regulatory and commercial landscape. Stakeholders should expect ongoing change across policy, markets, compliance, and enforcement, creating both risks and…
Ohio’s cannabis industry may be confronted with a dual compliance challenge. On one front, the Division of Cannabis Control (DCC) recently finalized a new employee training rule, Ohio Administrative Code § 1301:18-3-10, that is…
Editor’s note – This article has been updated. Since it was originally written, the Ohio Department of Agriculture has issued draft rules. Notably, they define “intoxicating hemp”, one of the primary issues originally discussed…
Just as your home (vs your entire property) in Ohio is your “castle” in terms of being able to stand your ground and defend yourself/family against an intruder, the Ohio Senate in SB 56 has recently voted to amend Ohio’s…
Ohio lawmakers are moving to tighten hemp regulations following Governor Mike DeWine’s call to “regulate intoxicating hemp” and close legal gaps that may allow the marketing and sale of hemp products to minors. Senators Shane…
May 13, 2024, Ohio’s Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review (JCARR) approved eleven rules previously submitted by the Division of Cannabis Control (DCC) for administrative rule review. Under Ohio law, JCARR is the final committee…
On November 7, 2023, Ohio voters approved Issue 2, a citizen-initiated statute to legalize recreational cannabis. Throughout the Issue 2 campaign, supporters of the new law highlighted the economic benefits that could come from…
All application materials will be published no later than June 7, 2024. This does not mean that applications will be due by this date. Instead, that is the date the DCC must provide application materials to be utilized by…
An employee in a safety-sensitive job who has been diagnosed with cancer is selected for a random drug test. ). The employee claims he’s using a legal cannabis product, not smoking pot, to help with the pain from his medical…
By Daniel Shortt, David Waxman, Perry Salzhauer & Heidi Urness on November 7, 2023
While the federal government continues to postpone or otherwise delay any meaningful cannabis reform from happening on that very crucial level of government for several years now, certain members of Congress on both sides of the…
Last week the Ohio House proposed legislation designed to revise a number of aspects of Issue 2, the Ohio Marijuana Legalization Initiative, passed by over 57% of Ohioans in November.
Source: https://www.foley.com/insights/publications/2023/11/ohio-legalizes-recreational-marijuana/
Pensions are, and have been, an important compensation component for public employees, including teachers, police, fire, and other municipal positions. However, limited funds and riskier investments are threatening pension funds…
Fisher Phillips Ohio voters just passed a statutory initiative to legalize adult use (and purchase) of recreational marijuana in the state, becoming the 24th state to do so. 5 ounces of cannabis and to grow marijuana plants at…
On November 7, 2023, voters in Ohio approvedOhio Issue 2, the Marijuana Legalization Initiative(the Initiative), which legalizes marijuana for recreational use in Ohio.