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Written by Mastamynd 12/10/2025 Ohio’s recent passage of Senate Bill 56 (S.B. 56) marks a troubling turn for cannabis consumers and small businesses in the state. Despite voters approving cannabis legalization similar to alcohol, lawmakers have introduced new restrictions that limit how cannabis can be transported, consumed, and sold. This bill also removes protections for consumers and curtails opportunities for smaller businesses to thrive in the cannabis market. This post

Senate Bill 56 undoes protections Ohio voters approved. It means only licensed dispensaries can sell cannabis accessories, hitting every head shop, smoke shop, and corner store. It impacts housing and employment protections—landlords can evict for cannabis use, and if you’re fired for cannabis, you lose unemployment benefits

Ohio lawmakers are finalizing Senate Bill 56, a sweeping overhaul of the voter‑approved adult‑use cannabis framework.

Ohio OVI Marijuana Limits Could Be Lowered Under Senate Bill 55 – But Should They Even Exist?

Governor Mike DeWine has officially banned all intoxicating hemp products in Ohio by signing an executive order , at least temporarily. This means gas stations, smoke shops, and other businesses selling hemp gummies, drinks, and other products with intoxicating cannabinoids like THCA or Delta 8 now have until Tuesday, 10/14/2025, to remove those products from their shelves. This ban will last for 60 days. Anyone who doesn't comply could face a fine of $500.00 per day while th

In a troubling development for Ohio’s medical cannabis community, a major data breach has exposed the personal information of nearly one...

President Trump may reclassify marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III —a move that could reshape cannabis laws, attract Big Pharma, and

Over 121 Places in Ohio Ban Legal Cannabis — Here’s What You Need to Know

Beneleaves recalls cannabis products in Ohio due to packaging concerns. No quality issues reported. See if your product is affected.

Ohio lawmakers set June 25 vote on Sub. Bill 56 to weaken cannabis law. Voters urged to spea

Ohio lawmakers are planning to vote on an amendment to the Ohio marijuana law. There has been very strong opposition to this bill. Sub Bill 56 aims to combine Ohio House Bill 160 and Ohio Senate Bill 56.

With just weeks to go, Ohio lawmakers are working behind closed doors to change the cannabis law voters approved through Issue 2. The revised version of Senate Bill 56 is moving quickly, with the Ohio House aiming to pass it before the end of June. Among the biggest concerns? Sharing marijuana could still get you in trouble, depending on where it came from.

Starting June 4, 2025, Ohio dispensaries will follow new daily purchase limits for adult-use cannabis: 2.5 ounces of plant material and up to 15,000mg of total THC per day. Medical marijuana patients remain a priority, with existing 90-day supply rules unchanged. Learn how these changes impact recreational buyers, dispensary compliance, and Ohio’s growing cannabis market.

OHIO CANNABIS TOWNHall May 7 2025

Ohio cannabis consumers, pay attention! House Bill 160 (HB 160) is not the “fix” we were hoping for—in fact, it’s not much better than Senat

Ohio Senate Passes Bill 56: Major Changes to Cannabis Laws, Home Cultivation, and Public Use Ohio State House 2/26/2025 by Anthony D...

Ohio's recent voter-approved marijuana legalization is now under scrutiny, as Senate President Matt Huffman leads bipartisan efforts

Analyzing Ohio State Issue 2: The Prospects of Recreational Marijuana Legalization”

OHIO WILL VOTE ON RECREATIONAL MARIJUANA THIS NOVEMBER 2023

Ohio still waits to see who won the Medical Marijuana Dispensary Lottery More Ohio Dispensaries have been Sold