Ohio Law Legalizes CBD Despite Ongoing Federal Prohibition By Michael Maharrey via Natural Blaze
GNN Note – The federal government, which most do not know, has at least medical patent on marijuana. This is in spite of the fact that marijuana is a “class a” drug, which means you can’t do research as it has ZERO medical benefits. This raises so many questions it is beyond belief. We will continue to bring these types of stories to the fore as they are extremely important in how our Republic actually functions. The states have the power, and thereby, the people – that’s you and me – have the power. We should be able to determine, as adults, what we will or will not put in this vessel that belongs to God. Liberty in it’s purest form.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Sept. 26. 2019) – A law legalizing the sale of CBD in the state is now in full effect. This will not only open up markets in Ohio; it also takes a crucial step given the FDA’s continued regulation and prohibition of CBD.
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A large bipartisan coalition of senators and representatives sponsored House Bill 57 (SB57). The new law creates a licensing program for the cultivation and processing of industrial hemp. It also legalizes the possession and sale of hemp products, including cannabidiol and food products containing CBD. Under the law, “the addition of hemp or a hemp product to any other product does not adulterate that other product.”
Last summer, Ohio Pharmacy Board guidance classified CBD as a banned substance in Ohio and held that the sale of CBD products was only allowed through the state’s medical marijuana dispensaries. Some stores in the state pulled CBD products from their shelves, although many defied the board’s ruling and continued sales. Enactment of SB57 paves the way for legal over-the-counter retail sales of CBD and cannabidiol-infused products.
The Senate passed SB57 30-0. The House approved an amended version 89-3. The Senate concurred with the amendments on July 17. Gov. Mike DeWine signed the bill into law on July 30. Many provisions went into immediate effect and other provisions went into effect on Sept. 20.
The explicit legalization of CBD and cannabidiol was crucial, not only to overturn the Ohio Pharmacy Board’s ruling, but also because despite removing the plant from the list of controlled substances late last year, the federal government still prohibits the sale of CBD products under FDA rules.
2018 Farm Bill and CBD
With the passage of the farm bill, the federal government now treats industrial hemp as an agricultural commodity instead of a controlled substance. While the DEA will no longer have the authority to regulate hemp, the provisions of the farm bill have no bearing on FDA rules and regulations regarding CBD. In fact, a section in the farm bill makes this explicit.
