HB198

Regulate manufacture, sale of inhalable, ingestible hemp products

Introduced·3/25/25
Introduced Text

Ohio HB198 regulates the manufacture, distribution, and sale of inhalable and ingestible hemp products.

Ohio HB198 amends and enacts sections of the Revised Code to regulate the manufacture, distribution, and sale of inhalable and ingestible hemp products. It defines terms such as "hemp-derived consumable product" and "testing laboratory." The bill mandates licensing for manufacturers, distributors, and retailers of these products, with specific fees and renewal requirements. It prohibits certain sales and marketing practices, including targeting minors and using imagery appealing to them.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

May 7, 2025

9:00 AM

House Judiciary Mathews, T., 3rd Hearing, Opp/IP Testimony

Apr 30, 2025

11:00 AM

House Judiciary Mathews, T., 2nd Hearing, Proponent Testimony

History

Mar 26, 2025

House

Referred to committee: Judiciary

Mar 25, 2025

House

Introduced