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In recent news, three bills have been proposed, one of them by Sen. Steve Huffman on November 3, 2024, to stop and ban the sale of products that are tend to contain hemp compounds. The latest draft, aptly known as Senate Bill 326, will officially outline a definition of “intoxicating hemp product” to criminalize its production, manufacturing, and distribution in the state of Ohio. This bill could potentially stop the production of your favorite hemp products, but is that truly a bad thing? Many state lawmakers have deemed this an ‘emergency measure’ to counter the sale of intoxicating hemp products that are being distributed in an unregulated manner. The State wants to limit the reach of these products to protect its citizens’ health from the harmful impacts of synthetically derived hemp compounds.
Let’s take a closer look at the background of this issue. Its impact on the booming pot market and its repercussion on a nationwide scale. We will also take a look at what makes Colorado Breeders Depot an exemption from Senate Bill 326. You can count on us to deliver top-quality products that are Federal Farm Bill compliant. It is derived from organic sources and contain less than 0.3% Delta 9 THC content.
One of the major reasons why the State of Ohio is taking action against the manufacturing, production, and distribution of harmful hemp products that target children, teens, and young adults. The packaging of such products that include high levels of THC appeals to young children who mistake it for snacks. This can be quite detrimental to their health and can lead to addiction.
The bill will criminalize all hemp products that contain more than 0.5 mg of Delta-9 THC per serving. More than 2 mg of Delta-9 THC content per the whole pack, or 0.5 mg of non-Delta-9 THC per the whole pack. If enacted, this bill will eventually remove all synthetically derived products. It contains high levels of Delat-9 and Delta-8 from everywhere. You won’t be able to buy your favorite pack of gummies as they typically contain 10 servings with more than 10 mgs of THC or delta-8 compounds per piece.
The Senate Bill 326 will protect Ohioans, especially children, from unregulated and untested harmful tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) products. These products are being sold at retailers, gas stations and unlicensed mom-and-pop shops in the state. To counter such a prevailing issue, the lawmakers took action to curb this prevalent by criminalizing it. Under the new law, if a manufacturer and distributor don’t comply with the standards mentioned in the bill. They will face strict penalties and heavy fines. For the first violation of selling harmful hemp products, the distributor will have to pay a fine of $10,000. This can quickly increase to $50,000. The seller will also face criminal penalties and offenses if they are caught selling to buyers under 21.
Once the bill is enacted, the Ohio Investigation Unit will take the lead on enforcing the measure to curb the issue. The Ohio Department of Commerce will regulate the penalties and administer them accordingly.
The Senate Bill 326 isn’t the only bill that was introduced to curb the ongoing sales of unregulated harmful cannabis products. This bill is part of a larger legislative effort to control this ongoing issue. Governor Mike DeWine, in January of this year, also called for a crackdown on ‘diet weed’ to protect children and youngsters from synthetically derived hemp products that include delta-8 THC.
Ohio Senate President Huffman and State Senator Kirk Schuring, in May, proposed Senate Bill 278. It halted the sales of hemp products to anyone under the age of 21. The bill states that the buyer has to show their ID which purchasing the hemp product. It will be placed behind the store counters with other age-restricted items.
Last summer, State Representative Sara Carruthers introduced House Bill 642, in the lower house. Under this bill, the Ohio Director of Agriculture will have to set guidelines for the growing, breeding and harvesting of hemp products for adult-use.
After the acceptance of the 2018 Federal Farm Bill, the production and distribution of Delta-8 and other synthetically derived products is booming. Many growers and distributors have capitalized on the legal ambiguity that was created by the Bill. This has led to an astounding generation of $10 billion on an annual basis on hemp products alone. In the state of Ohio, the sales of recreational marijuana soared when it was legalized. In just three months, $143 million were raised in sales according to the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Cannabis Control. This is a clear indicator that hemp intoxicants are being sold by unlicensed marijuana operators which readily sell it to the public.
If and when Senate Bill 326 is enacted, licensed marijuana and hemp distributors. This will surely see more sales as customers will be forced to buy from regulated dispensaries. It will be beneficial as the sales will be regulated and will curb illegal sales.
After the legalization of hemp products, the popularization of synthetic hemp based psychoactive compounds skyrocketed. As there was no countermeasure in place, many growers started exploiting the 2018 Federal Farm bill. They found loopholes to sell highly potent THC content that is filled with contaminants and allergens and come with wrong labeling.
In addition to the delta-8 THC, many other hemp compounds such as HHC, THC-O, and THC-P. These are being sold in off-brand packaging that mimics famous food and beverage brands. Many federal agencies are reporting back about the harmful effects of such products and are taking action. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has since then received several reports from consumers who suffered from tremors, anxiety, confusion, hallucinations, vomiting, loss of consciousness, and dizziness after consuming psychoactive hemp products. Intoxicating hemp products are illegal, according to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration.
At Colorado Breeders Depot, we strictly adhere to the guidelines set by the 2018 Federal Farm Bill. Our diverse range of products are organically grow and are derive from high-quality hemp plants. To ensure optimum level of purity, potency, and quality. Our products are tested in third-party labs and pass each test with flying colors. We offer premium quality flowers, pre-rolls, carts, vapes, hemp gummies, concentrates, and oils. They will surely give you an exceptional experience without any psychoactive effects. We also have age verification processes in place to make sure that we don’t sell to anyone under the age of 21. All of these elements make the Colorado Breeder Depot’s products legal under the Senate Bill 326. So, go ahead and order your favorite hemp products from us without worrying about anything!
