Bill > SB266

This bill establishes comprehensive regulations for the sale and testing of intoxicating hemp products in Ohio. The legislation defines key terms such as "intoxicating hemp product" as a hemp product containing more than 0.5 mg of delta-9 THC per serving or 2 mg per package, and sets strict age restrictions requiring sellers to verify that purchasers are at least 21 years old using valid identification. The bill prohibits selling these products in forms attractive to children, such as shapes resembling humans, animals, or fruits, and mandates that all intoxicating hemp products be tested in licensed facilities that meet specific state standards. The bill provides a detailed definition of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), including various synthetic and naturally occurring compounds, and explicitly excludes certain cannabinoids like CBD and CBC from the definition. The legislation also establishes penalties for violations, with selling to minors considered a fifth-degree felony and selling products in child-attractive forms considered a first-degree misdemeanor. The bill aims to regulate the growing market of hemp-derived intoxicating products to ensure consumer safety and prevent access by minors.

Government Affairs

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/sb266