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The Catholic Conference of Ohio testified in support of Senate Bill 86 to prohibit the sale of intoxicating hemp products, except for sales at licensed dispensaries; to regulate drinkable cannabinoid products, and to levy taxes on drinkable cannabinoid products and other intoxicating hemp products. CCO stated, “The rapid spread of unregulated intoxicating hemp products represents a serious threat not just to public safety but to the moral fabric of our state. … By setting clear guidelines on permitted THC levels and requiring rigorous testing, labeling, and advertising standards, SB 86 ensures that consumers are informed, products are accurately represented, and minors are protected.”

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The Catholic Conference of Ohio testified today in support of House Bill 84, the Innocence Act, which would enforce age verification for access to obscene materials and prohibit using another person’s likeness to create sexual images. The research on pornography is clear and unanimous: its effects are gravely injurious to young people. This bill responds to one of the most pressing needs of our time: the protection and elevation of human dignity.

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