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Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Alert issued for cannabis gummies sold locally
(WKBN) — The Division of Cannabis Control (DCC) is issuing a product alert on one lot ofcannabis-infused edible gummies sold across the state, including here in the Valley. The alert is for 'Strawberry Banana Local Edibles Ohio Cannabis Infused Gummy' processed by Farmaceutical RX, LLC, under the Local Edibles Ohio brand with purchase dates of Feb. 18 through March 12, 2025. The local dispensaries where the product was sold include B Cubed Operations Ohio, otherwise known as the ACA Dispensary, in Hubbard; and FARMACEUTICALRX LLC in East Liverpool. For a full list of impacted dispensaries that sold the product, click here. The reason for the alert is that the processor used an ingredient not disclosed on the product label: edible glitter. Additionally, the processor was unable to provide evidence that the ingredient wasobtained from a licensed and regulated source, according to DCC. While the presence of the edible glitter 'does not reasonable constitute a health hazard,' only an alert was issued in place of a full product recall. Farmaceutical RX has pulled all affected product off of dispensary shelves. The DCC recommends that patients and consumers refrain from consuming the affected product, and either throw away the remainder or return it to the dispensary it was purchased from for refund. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
29-01-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Ohio Republicans want to make major changes to marijuana law approved by voters
Ohio would impose a higher tax on recreational marijuana and limit home grow under a new bill that marks a major departure from the law approved by voters in 2023. Senate Bill 56, introduced Tuesday by Sen. Steve Huffman, R-Tipp City, increases the excise tax on adult-use cannabis products from 10% to 15%, with all revenue going into the state general fund. Ohio currently directs marijuana dollars to several different pots, including one to support municipalities with dispensaries. The proposal also: Reduces the maximum number of plants people can grow at home from 12 to six. Eliminates the social equity and jobs program, which aims to promote diversity in the marijuana industry and support those who were disenfranchised by prohibition. Requires anyone transporting adult-use marijuana and paraphernalia to store it in the trunk of their car. Decreases the THC product cap from from 90% to 70%. Permits smoking and vaping only in private residences. Current law already prohibits smoking in public areas, similar to the tobacco ban. Caps the number of active dispensaries to 350 and requires them to sell both adult-use and medical marijuana. Does not require the Division of Cannabis Control to set rules for delivery and online ordering. "I wouldn't say we're gutting everything," Huffman told a Senate committee Wednesday. "We're trying to improve it." Recreational marijuana sales in Ohio began last summer, months after voters legalized it for adults 21 and older. Total sales were nearing $300 million as of Saturday, according to data from the Division of Cannabis Control, and the average price of flower sat around $192 per ounce. The voter-approved measure was an initiated statute, not a constitutional amendment, which means lawmakers can tweak as much or as little as they want. Potential changes stalled last year because of Republican infighting, but the Legislature's new GOP leaders generally support overhauling the marijuana law. "Are we telling (voters), 'Screw you, you don't know what you're talking about. You passed it with an overwhelming majority in the state, but we know better than they did what they were voting on?'" Sen. Bill DeMora, D-Columbus, said. Spokespeople for the Division of Cannabis Control and Ohio Cannabis Coalition did not immediately respond to requests for comment. (This story was updated with additional information.) Haley BeMiller covers state government and politics for the USA TODAY Network Ohio Bureau, which serves the Columbus Dispatch, Cincinnati Enquirer, Akron Beacon Journal and 18 other affiliated news organizations across Ohio. This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Ohio bill would increase recreational marijuana tax, limit home grow
Yahoo
29-01-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Ohio Republican lawmakers want to make major changes to marijuana law approved by voters
Ohio would impose a higher tax on recreational marijuana and limit home grow under a new bill that marks a major departure from the law approved by voters in 2023. Senate Bill 56, introduced Tuesday by Sen. Steve Huffman, R-Tipp City, increases the excise tax on adult-use cannabis products from 10% to 15%, with all revenue going into the state general fund. Ohio currently directs marijuana dollars to several different pots, including one to support municipalities with dispensaries. The proposal also: Allows people to grow no more than six plants at home, down from the current maximum of 12. Eliminates the social equity and jobs program, which aims to promote diversity in the marijuana industry and support those who were disenfranchised by prohibition. Requires anyone transporting adult-use marijuana and paraphernalia to store it in the trunk of their car. Reduces the THC product cap from from 90% to 70%. Permits smoking and vaping only in private residences, unless they're child care facilities or rentals that ban marijuana combustion. Current law already prohibits smoking in public places, similar to the tobacco ban. Caps the number of active dispensaries to 350 and requires them to sell both adult-use and medical marijuana. Does not require the Division of Cannabis Control to set rules for delivery and online ordering. Recreational marijuana sales in Ohio began last summer, months after voters legalized it for adults 21 and older. Total sales were nearing $300 million as of Saturday, according to data from the Division of Cannabis Control, and the average price of flower sat around $192 per ounce. The voter-approved measure was an initiated statute, not a constitutional amendment, which means lawmakers can tweak as much or as little as they want. Potential changes stalled last year because of Republican infighting, but the Legislature's new GOP leaders generally support overhauling the marijuana law. This story will be updated. Haley BeMiller covers state government and politics for the USA TODAY Network Ohio Bureau, which serves the Columbus Dispatch, Cincinnati Enquirer, Akron Beacon Journal and 18 other affiliated news organizations across Ohio. This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Ohio bill would increase recreational marijuana tax, limit home grow
