Empowering hemp retailers to make their votes count. And make their voices heard.
Lawmakers Are Targeting Legal Hemp Stores Like Yours. You Deserve a Say.
The Ban They’re Not Calling a Ban.
Thousands of Ohioans rely on hemp for sleep, stress, pain and peace of mind without needing a medical card or turning to pills. Local shops make that possible; they follow the law, they know their customers and they offer real help every day.
Bills SB56, SB86 and HB198 would ban the products people count on, not because they’re dangerous but because corporate dispensaries want the market to themselves. If these bills pass, small businesses will lose everything.
That means fewer choices, higher prices and no more shops that actually care about the communities they serve.
What OHRA Stands For
The Numbers
Hemp isn’t just a fringe product. It’s a lifeline for small businesses, a job creator for working families, and a quiet pillar of local economies across the country.
These numbers show how much we contribute to our community and the economy nationwide. Behind each stat is a real person; a shop owner, a worker, a customer finding relief. We’re calling for equal protection, clear rules, and a fair shot to grow.
Did you know?
Over 75% of Ohio hemp retailers are small, independently owned businesses — not chains, not corporations. When harmful laws pass, it’s the local shop on the corner that disappears first.
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