The bill introduced by Senator DeMora aims to establish regulations for the sale and testing of intoxicating hemp products in Ohio by enacting sections 3779.01, 3779.02, 3779.03, and 3779.99 of the Revised Code. It defines key terms such as "intoxicating hemp product," which includes products containing specific amounts of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), and sets the legal age for purchase at twenty-one. The bill prohibits the sale of intoxicating hemp products to individuals under this age and mandates that these products must be tested in compliance with established rules before being sold. Additionally, it restricts the marketing of these products in forms that may appeal to children.

The legislation also empowers the superintendent of cannabis control to adopt rules regarding the criteria for what constitutes an intoxicating hemp product attractive to children and the standards for testing these products. Violations of the regulations outlined in the bill can result in criminal charges, with reckless violations of age restrictions classified as a fifth-degree felony and violations related to marketing to children as a first-degree misdemeanor. This comprehensive approach aims to ensure consumer safety and responsible marketing practices in the hemp industry.