Hemp and CBD oil; One step closer to legalization

On July 17, 2019, Senate Bill 57, a bill decriminalizing industrial hemp cultivation and permitting possession of CBD oil derived from hemp was passed by the legislature and will be sent to the Governor for signature. Assuming it is signed (which is expected) it will take immediate effect. Currently, the State Board of Pharmacy has…

Ohio Hemp and CBD Oil Regulations

Senate Bill 57, a bill decriminalizing industrial hemp cultivation and permitting possession of CBD oil derived from hemp was unanimously passed by the Senate on March 28 and moves now to the House for consideration. Hemp and marijuana are related, but actually two different plants. Hemp contains a very low level of tetrahydrocannabinol, (THC) the…