Week in Review: Ohio Becomes Latest State to Legalize Adult Use Cannabis

In this week’s cannabis news round-up, Ohio becomes the 24th state to legalize adult use cannabis; hemp-derived cannabinoid sales outpace legal cannabis; and cannabis businesses challenge federal prohibition in landmark lawsuit. PHOTO Ɱ Ohio Becomes Latest State to Legalize Adult Use Cannabis Buckeye State voters have approved a measure legalizing adult use cannabis, making Ohio the 24th state to adopt such a policy. The report concludes that the hemp industry is poised for continued growth in the coming years. The report highlights several factors driving the hemp industry’s robust growth, including rising consumer demand for hemp-derived cannabinoids, federal hemp legalization and the development of innovative hemp-based products. This decision marks a departure from the stance of Republican legislative leaders, who had previously opposed the legalization of cannabis for non-medical purposes.