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Ohio lawmakers propose regulating intoxicating hemp products like marijuana, selling them only in licensed dispensaries.

The bill also introduces changes to the recreational marijuana law, including a ban on public smoking and vaping.

New taxes would be created, including a 10% tax on intoxicating hemp sales and an excise tax on THC beverages.

Ohio would regulate intoxicating hemp like marijuana under a new proposal from House lawmakers.

The Ohio House will vote today on Senate Bill 56, which would only permit the sale of delta-8 THC and similar products in licensed hemp dispensaries. The House scrambled to break its impasse on hemp regulation after Gov. Mike DeWine signed an executive order to ban intoxicating hemp and THC drinks.

Rep. Brian Stewart, R-Ashvil

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