Deb Hackathorn and the Battle for Hemp Products in Ohio

Jonathan Miller interviews Deb Hackathorn, Frost Brown Todd principal and the U.S Hemp Roundtable's lobbyist in Columbus, about legislative efforts to ban certain hemp products in the Buckeye State. If you have questions about the episode or ideas for Hemp related topics, email us at hemplegallyspeaking@fbtlaw.com.

Hemp Industry questions covered in the episode: 
  1. Ohioans passed a referendum in November to legalize adult-use marijuana.  What was the reaction of the Governor and legislature on its implementation?
  2. What was the nature of legislation proposed in December that could have posed severe restrictions on hemp products in Ohio?
  3. How did the hemp industry secure defeat of provisions that could have devastated Ohio farmers?
  4. What are the Governor and legislature planning to do in the new year on these issues?
  5. How can citizens make their voices heard in a meaningful way on this issue?
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