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New Changes to Supervision and Delegation of Laser Hair Removal Services and Potential Implications for LBMD Use in Ohio

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By Elena Barone, Craig Haran
| JD Supra
A new Ohio law, House Bill 377 (HB 377), that makes significant changes to the delegation and supervision requirements applicable to light-based medical devices (LBMDs) used for hair removal takes effect on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. Currently, Ohio Revised Code § 4731.33 governs the use and delegation of light-based medical devices for hair removal, while the State Medical Board’s rules address the use of light-based medical devices for both hair removal and other medical purposes.
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Schedule III's Potential Impact on Cannabis Pesticide Regulations

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By Elena Barone, Keenan Jones
| Cannabis Business Times Verified
Pesticide use is a critical consideration for cannabis cultivators, not only for crop protection but also because governments closely monitor the environmental impacts of the marijuana industry. Historically, marijuana could not be cultivated using federally approved pesticides due to its status as a Schedule I drug.
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Proposed Senate Bill 86 Seeks to Regulate Hemp Beverages and Intoxicating Hemp Products Differently

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By Elena Barone, Thomas Haren, Keenan Jones
| Cannabis Law Report Verified
Ohio lawmakers are moving to tighten hemp regulations following Governor Mike DeWine’s call to “regulate intoxicating hemp” and close legal gaps that may allow the marketing and sale of hemp products to minors. Senators Shane Wilkins (R) and Stephen A. Huffman (R) have introduced Senate Bill 86 (S.B. 86), which would ban the sale of intoxicating hemp products in gas stations and vape shops while permitting hemp beverages in certain establishments with alcohol permits.
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