Advocacy Group Calls Ohio Senate’s Hemp Ban ‘Catastrophic,’ Push For Governor’s Veto
The Ohio Healthy Alternatives Association (OHAA) has called on state senators to oppose Senate Bill 326, a proposed regulation targeting hemp products. OHAA, which represents nearly 3,000 small businesses and over 26,000 workers, warns that the bill could have severe economic repercussions on the industry.
Introduced by State Senator Steve Huffman (R), SB 326 seeks to impose stricter THC limits than the 2018 Farm Bill, reducing the allowable delta-9 THC content to just 0.5 milligrams per serving. Proponents argue that the bill aims to safeguard public health, particularly for minors, mirroring recent restrictive measures in states like California. However, critics say it goes too far, potentially removing many popular hemp products, such as full-spectrum CBD oils and THC beverages from the shelves in Ohio.
“Senator Huffman …