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Ohio Stores Can Sell CBD and Hemp THC Products Again...For Now! Ohio's hemp market has gone through several dramatic changes in only a few months. First, state lawmakers passed Senate Bill 56, a sweeping cannabis law that changed the definition of legal hemp and effectively removed many hemp-derived THC products from ordinary smoke shops, CBD stores, beverage retailers, convenience stores, and online sellers. Then businesses sued. A federal judge temporarily blocked Ohio officials from enforcing …

Intoxicating Hemp Fight in Ohio Continues (April 2026 Update) The fight over intoxicating hemp in Ohio is far from over. What started as a legal gray area has now turned into one of the most controversial battles in the cannabis and hemp industries — affecting businesses, consumers, and the future of retail across the state. As of April 2026, Ohio’s Senate Bill 56 (SB 56) has reshaped the entire hemp market overnight. But court challenges, industry backlash, and federal changes mean …