New Ohio law banning intoxicating hemp products, THC and CBD beverages takes effect

By: Megan Henry

Outlets: Ohio Capital Journal

Published: March 20, 2026

Words: 1,085

Last Updated: 22 hours, 24 minutes ago

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The changes made by Republican state lawmakers to Ohio’s voter-passed weed law has now taken effect, including new criminal charges, along with the state’s new intoxicating hemp ban — which includes THC and CBD beverages.

Ohio Senate Bill 56 became law Friday after Ohioans for Cannabis Choice failed to get enough signatures to get a referendum on the November ballot for voters to block the law.

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