Earlier this week, the OMA applauded Gov. Mike DeWine for protecting Ohioans from unregulated, intoxicating hemp products that threaten public health and workplace safety. On Wednesday, DeWine signed an executive order temporarily banning the sale of these products. The ban will begin on Tuesday, Oct. 14 and last for 90 days. “These products have created real challenges for employers seeking to maintain safe, drug-free workplaces. The governor’s action reinforces the importance of clear, consistent rules that protect workers and ensure Ohio remains a safe state to do business,” OMA President Ryan Augsburger said in a statement.

Intoxicating hemp-derived products, such as edibles, gummies, and other consumables containing delta-8 THC, are primarily sold through vape shops and, to a lesser extent, convenience stores and gas stations. Delta-8 THC produces psychoactive effects similar to those of delta-9 THC found in marijuana. 10/8/2025