Have You Reached Out to Your Legislators About SB 86? Now’s the Time to Take Action!
Ohio’s Senate Bill 86 (SB 86) poses a serious threat to small businesses, consumer choice, and the future of the hemp industry in the state. If passed, this bill would severely restrict access to hemp-derived products, limit online sales, and create unnecessary barriers for small business owners.
⚠️ Have you contacted your legislators yet to voice your opposition? If not, now is the time!
📢 Tell your state legislators: VOTE NO on SB 86!
Why Should You Care About SB 86?
SB 86 is being marketed as a bill to regulate intoxicating hemp products, but in reality, it:
❌ Drastically lowers THC limits in hemp products, classifying many widely used, legal products as “intoxicating.”
❌ Restricts sales to licensed dispensaries, cutting off access for thousands of consumers and limiting where these products can be purchased.
❌ Bans direct-to-consumer e-commerce sales, effectively shutting down online businesses that rely on digital sales.
❌ Threatens small businesses, from local CBD shops to hemp product manufacturers, forcing them to shut down or completely change their business models.
This bill would wipe out jobs, limit consumer access, and hand control over hemp products to a select few dispensaries. If you value fair regulations, consumer freedom, and small business success, we must act now to stop SB 86.
What’s at Stake?
For Small Businesses:
Ohio’s hemp retailers, online businesses, and independent stores depend on reasonable regulations to thrive. The ban on e-commerce sales alone could put countless stores out of business, leading to job losses and a weakened industry.
For Consumers:
If you use hemp-derived products for pain relief, wellness, or relaxation, SB 86 could mean fewer choices and higher prices. Restricting these products to dispensaries eliminates competition, driving up costs and limiting accessibility.
For the Economy:
Hemp is a booming industry in Ohio, contributing millions in tax revenue and providing jobs. Overregulation will force businesses to close, relocate, or stop selling hemp products altogether, crippling the local economy.
What Can You Do? Contact Your Legislators NOW!
Time is running out! Ohio lawmakers need to hear from you before they vote on SB 86.
📞 Call your state representatives and senators and say:
💬 “I oppose SB 86 because it unfairly restricts consumer access to hemp products, threatens small businesses, and limits economic growth. Vote NO on SB 86!”
📧 Send an email outlining your concerns. Many legislators are unaware of the full impact this bill will have—your voice can change that!
📲 Share this message on social media! The more people who speak up, the stronger our opposition.
The Fight Isn’t Over – But We Need You!
At the Ohio Healthy Hemp Alternatives Association (OHHAA), we believe in smart, balanced regulation—not extreme laws that put small businesses at risk and limit consumer freedom.
📢 If you haven’t reached out to your legislators yet, do it TODAY. Every call, email, and social media post makes a difference.
🚨 SB 86 is moving quickly. If we don’t act now, it could become law before you know it.
✍️ Already reached out? Let us know in the comments! Have you received a response from your representative? We want to hear from you.
🔔 Stay tuned for more updates from OHHAA as we fight to protect Ohio’s hemp industry.
📢 Take action now—tell your legislators to VOTE NO on SB 86!