Ohio Bill Could Shut Down Hemp Shops, Restrict Sales to Dispensaries

2 February 2025

Ohio’s Senate Bill 86 proposes restricting the sale of intoxicating hemp products, such as delta-8 THC, to licensed dispensaries, a move that could force thousands of smoke shops out of business. Supporters argue the bill protects children, while opponents claim it creates a corporate monopoly and threatens small businesses. If passed, the legislation could reshape Ohio’s hemp and cannabis market by limiting consumer access, raising prices, and shifting sales to state-controlled dispensaries.