Cannabidiol or CBD oil can be found in boutique shops and health food stores. In another blatant attempt by Big Pharma to try to stifle their most significant competition, Ohio’s Pharmacy Board says sales of CBD products are illegal if they aren't being sold in a licensed dispensary. Under Ohio’s new medical marijuana law, which goes into effect on September 8, the Board’s clarification on CBD oil, which can derive from either marijuana or hemp, is illegal. The board says CBD oil must go through the same rigorous testing procedures and comply with the same rules as real cannabis. Additionally, according to Jo Ingles of WOSU public radio Ohio, "The board adds the only legal way to sell CBD is through a medical marijuana control program dispensary.

Source: Forbes September 02, 2018 13:39 UTC