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Ohio Republican Lawmakers Seek To Change Voter-Approved Pot Laws

Ohio Republican Lawmakers Seek To Change Voter-Approved Pot Laws

COLUMBUS - Ohio Republican politicians are offering new proposals to change Ohio’s recreational marijuana law enacted by voters in 2023. Their plans would alter many parts of the law—approved by 57 percent of voters that November—and range from lowering potency levels to reducing the legal number of homegrown plants, dictating where marijuana can be legally

By Staff Writer|2025-04-12T10:24:21-04:00April 12th, 2025|Marijuana Business, News|

Ohio House Rejects DeWine’s Plan To Double Cannabis Tax, Senate Still Plans To Consider

Ohio House Rejects DeWine’s Plan To Double Cannabis Tax, Senate Still Plans To Consider

COLUMBUS - The Ohio House rejected Gov. Mike DeWine’s plan to double marijuana sales taxes in its proposed budget, adopted April 1. DeWine had proposed doubling Ohio‘s excise tax on recreational marijuana from 10% to 20%. Despite another bill weighing changes to marijuana legislation in the House, Ohio Representatives removed DeWine’s proposed tax changes. Nearly 60% of Ohioans

By Guest Column|2025-04-09T16:00:17-04:00April 9th, 2025|Marijuana Business, News|

Ohio House Committee Makes Changes To Cannabis Laws On Tax Revenue, Licensing And Equity Provisions

Ohio House Committee Makes Changes To Cannabis Laws On Tax Revenue, Licensing And Equity Provisions

COLUMBUS - An Ohio House committee on Wednesday took up a bill that would make sweeping changes to the state’s voter-approved cannabis law—by creating new criminal penalties, eliminating equity programs and putting limits on legal products. Lawmakers on the House Judiciary Committee did vote on the underlying measure—HB 160, from Rep. Brian Stewart (R)—saying they

By Contributor|2025-04-05T09:14:58-04:00April 5th, 2025|Marijuana Business, News|

Michigan Supreme Court: Pot Smell Cannot Justify Police Search Of Vehicle

Michigan Supreme Court: Pot Smell Cannot Justify Police Search Of Vehicle

LANSING - The Michigan Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that the smell of marijuana alone is no longer sufficient probable cause for police to search a vehicle in light of the legalization of recreational marijuana in the state in 2018. In a 5-1 decision, the court overturned a 25-year-old precedent. "The appropriate rule is that the smell of

By Guest Column|2025-04-04T12:11:07-04:00April 4th, 2025|Marijuana Business, News|

NORML Slams Ohio Legislature For Attempting To Change Voter Approved Cannabis Legalization

NORML Slams Ohio Legislature For Attempting To Change Voter Approved Cannabis Legalization

COLUMBUS - Marijuana advocates called bills to change Ohio’s weed laws “a slap in the face” to voters. The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws hosted a webinar last week about two bills that are trying to change Ohio’s marijuana laws. “Whether one believes that cannabis ought to be legal or not is almost a

By Guest Column|2025-04-01T18:05:22-04:00April 1st, 2025|Marijuana Business, News|

Former Police Officers Hiring Targets Of Cannabis Transport Companies

Former Police Officers Hiring Targets Of Cannabis Transport Companies

CLEVELAND, Ohio – If you had to move millions of dollars in cash and controlled substances, who would you trust with such a risky job? Someone who won’t steal the product or the money. Someone who will get there on time. Someone who knows how to react if thieves try to rob you. For many

By Guest Column|2025-03-29T13:49:01-04:00March 29th, 2025|Marijuana Business, News|

Michigan Republicans Saviors Of State’s Legal Cannabis Industry?

Michigan Republicans Saviors Of State’s Legal Cannabis Industry?

LANSING - Michigan Republicans could become saviors of the state’s $10 billion legal cannabis industry. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s plan to more than triple the state’s recreational marijuana excise tax is facing strong resistance in the GOP-controlled House, where Speaker Matt Hill has pledged to block any attempt to raise taxes, including on cannabis. The proposal, part of Whitmer’s

By Guest Column|2025-03-29T13:21:29-04:00March 29th, 2025|Marijuana Business, News|

Hazel Park’s Flavor Galaxy License Permanently Closed By CRA

Hazel Park’s Flavor Galaxy License Permanently Closed By CRA

HAZEL PARK -The Cannabis Regulatory Agency signed consent order and stipulation documents with Flavor Galaxy, which resulted in the permanent closure of its processor license. License AU-P-000373 is permanently closed and will not be renewed, reinstated, reissued, or reactivated, limited or otherwise, at any future date. Flavor Galaxy is located at 21015 John R Rd,

By Mike Brennan|2025-03-28T14:34:27-04:00March 28th, 2025|Marijuana Business, News|

Ohio CBD Store Owners Oppose Bill To Move CBD Sales To Dispensaries

Ohio CBD Store Owners Oppose Bill To Move CBD Sales To Dispensaries

COLUMBUS - Ohio CBD store owners are concerned about a bill that would regulate intoxicating hemp and drinkable cannabinoid products — something that could potentially put them out of business. Fourteen people submitted opponent testimony and four people submitted supporter testimony for Ohio Senate Bill 86 during Tuesday’s Senate General Government Committee meeting. No supporters showed up

By Guest Column|2025-03-26T14:02:03-04:00March 26th, 2025|Marijuana Business, News|

Massillon City Council Opposes Pot Law Changes Proposed By Ohio Legislature

Massillon City Council Opposes Pot Law Changes Proposed By Ohio Legislature

MASSILLON – City Council is opposing proposed state legislation and any attempts that would change Ohio's recreational marijuana law. The resolution was passed by council 9-0 on Monday night. Ohio Bill 56 aims to redirect tax revenue from the previously designated Cannabis Social Equity and Jobs Fund, Host Community Cannabis Fund, Substance Abuse and Addiction Fund,

By Guest Column|2025-03-20T15:09:42-04:00March 20th, 2025|Marijuana Business, News|