Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, Ohio’s governor will take executive action to stop the sale of hemp-derived products containing cannabinoids for at least sixty days on October 8. He will direct state agencies and departments to issue emergency regulations.
According to an order draft, the Governor will issue a executive order to declare a health emergency without regulatory oversight in order to protect the public’s safety.
DeWine’s order calls out the presence of delta-8 THC, product packaging appealing to children, the fact that youths can access products without any age verification, as well as data from Ohio Poison Centers. Showing In 2024, the number of cases where children aged 12 and under were exposed to cannabinoids that are intoxicating will increase by 52%.
These cases often stem from the delta-8-THC, a synthetic intoxicating cannabinoid which is usually converted in labs from CBD (nonintoxicating CBD) derived by hemp.
DeWine points out, too, that unlike the sale of licensed adult-use marijuana, hemp intoxicants are not regulated. It is not clear how to get there. Tested in the lab for toxic substances, such as heavy metals, molds, pesticides, and residual solvents.
Instead of sitting back and waiting for legislative action on a plethora of proposals in the Ohio General Assembly, DeWine is expected to order Ohio retailers – including smoke shops, gas stations and convenience stores – that carry hemp-derived cannabinoid products to:
- These products should not be displayed in public.
- These products must not be sold or offered for sale.
- Segregate these products or hold a part of them to be disposed by officials of the Department of Agriculture or law enforcement.
This state of emergency order will be in effect for a minimum period of 60 days. However, the Governor may extend it for up to an extra 30 days. It could also be prolonged by a resolution passed concurrently by the Ohio General Assembly.
“I … hereby order and direct that there is a reasonable basis to believe that intoxicating hemp … and intoxicating hemp products have been adulterated and that further sale or use of intoxicating hemp and intoxicating hemp products present a threat to public health and safety,” he wrote in the executive order.
DeWine’s efforts to crackdown on hemp-intoxicating products follows California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott adopted similar strategies in September 2024 as well as September 2025. Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker wants to follow suit.
Intoxicating hemp gummies, drinks, and other hemp consumables have become popular since the Farm Bill 2018, which allowed commercial hemp farming in the U.S.
The 2018 Farm Bill defines hemp as a commodity that can be grown, but the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has not approved it for use in food or drugs. inaction Federal regulation of hemp consumable products left the individual states in charge to control their own markets, which grew unintentionally.
RELATED: Federal Court Rules Virginia’s Total THC Hemp Regulations supersede the 2018 Farm Bill
Ohio does not have any laws regulating hemp-derived cannabinoid products. This means that children are able to purchase these intoxicating items in packages which can look similar to popular candies. Some companies test their products independently through third-party laboratories and issue a certificate, but there is no state law that forces them to.
DeWine has indicated that through his executive order he plans to redefine the terms “hemp” (and “hemp products”) to exclude “intoxicating hemp” from the Administrative Code of Michigan.
In addition, the governor will assign the Ohio Department of Agriculture the task of adopting standards and procedures to regulate hemp production and processing in the future.
According to the Ohio Revised Code (ORC), state agencies can bypass regular rulemaking processes and adopt, modify or rescind rules immediately, for up 120 days, when there is an emergency. It is often the catalyst for legislative action.
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, Ohio’s governor will take executive action to stop the sale of hemp-derived products containing cannabinoids for at least sixty days on October 8. He will direct state agencies and departments to issue emergency regulations.
A draft order states that the governor, as part of an Executive Order, will declare a State of Emergency in the event of a lack of oversight by regulatory agencies to protect public health.
DeWine’s order calls out the presence of delta-8 THC, product packaging appealing to children, the fact that youths can access products without any age verification, as well as data from Ohio Poison Centers. Many people are able to see through the glass. In 2024, the number of cases where children aged 12 and under were exposed to cannabinoids that are intoxicating will increase by 52%.
These cases often stem from the delta-8-THC, a synthetic intoxicating cannabinoid which is usually converted in labs from CBD derived from hemp that doesn’t intoxicate.
DeWine also notes that intoxicating hemp is not sold under a licensed or regulated system like adult-use cannabis. It is not clear how to get there. The product must be tested in a laboratory for heavy metals or molds as well as pesticides, residual solvents or other harmful components.
Instead of sitting back and waiting for legislative action on a plethora of proposals in the Ohio General Assembly, DeWine is expected to order Ohio retailers – including smoke shops, gas stations and convenience stores – that carry hemp-derived cannabinoid products to:
- These products should not be displayed in public.
- These products must not be sold or offered for sale.
- Segregate these products or hold a part of them to be disposed by officials of the Department of Agriculture or law enforcement.
This state of emergency order will be in effect for at least sixty days. However, the Governor may extend it for another 30 days. It could also be prolonged by a resolution passed concurrently by the Ohio General Assembly.
“I … hereby order and direct that there is a reasonable basis to believe that intoxicating hemp … and intoxicating hemp products have been adulterated and that further sale or use of intoxicating hemp and intoxicating hemp products present a threat to public health and safety,” he wrote in the executive order.
DeWine’s efforts to crackdown on hemp-intoxicating products follows California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott adopted similar strategies in September 2024 as well as September 2025. Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker wants to follow suit.
Intoxicating hemp products, such as drinks, gummies, and other edible hemp products, have become popular since the Farm Bill 2018, when federal legalization of commercial hemp farming in the U.S. was passed.
The 2018 Farm Bill defines hemp as an agricultural product, but the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has not yet approved it for use in food or drugs. inaction Federal regulation of hemp consumable products left the individual states in charge to control their own markets, which grew unintentionally.
RELATED: Federal Court Rules Virginia’s Total THC Hemp Regulations supersede the 2018 Farm Bill
Children can purchase narcotic products that look like candy in Ohio without any restrictions. Some companies test their products independently through third-party laboratories and issue a certificate, but there is no state law that forces them to.
DeWine has indicated that through his executive order he plans to redefine the terms “hemp” (and “hemp products”) to exclude “intoxicating hemp” from the Administrative Code of Michigan.
In addition, the governor will assign the Ohio Department of Agriculture the task of adopting standards and procedures to regulate hemp production and processing in the future.
According to the Ohio Revised Code (ORC), state agencies can bypass regular rulemaking processes and adopt, modify or rescind rules immediately, for a period of up to 120 calendar days, when there is an emergency. The emergency situation often leads to legislative action.
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