Some in Ohio’s marijuana industry oppose new attempt to overturn hemp ban, marijuana restrictions

By: Megan Henry

Outlets: Ohio Capital Journal

Published: February 6, 2026

Words: 671

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

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Ohioans for Cannabis Choice can start collecting signatures to get a referendum on the ballot to block a law that will change the state’s voter-passed recreational marijuana law and ban intoxicating hemp products. But there are others in the industry that don’t agree with the new effort.

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost approved summary language this week for the proposed referendum that would repeal Ohio Senate Bill 56, set to take effect …

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