On November 3, 2025, SunmedTM, the parent company of Your CBD Store® and Modern WellnessTM, publicly condemned the ongoing legislative efforts in Ohio aimed at banning lawful hemp-derived wellness products. Governor Mike DeWine and the Ohio General Assembly are backing a new bill that threatens to significantly restrict access to these products, which many Ohio residents rely on for wellness, recovery, and sleep support.
The proposed legislation, known as Senate Bill 86, resembles Governor DeWine’s Executive Order 2025-05D, which has faced legal challenges from the hemp industry. If enacted, the bill would limit the sale of hemp products to a select number of newly established, high-cost “hemp dispensaries,” effectively removing them from health food stores, grocery retailers, and independently owned CBD shops. This move raises concerns about consumer access, pricing, and the viability of small businesses in the state.
Sunmed argues that the restrictions outlined in Senate Bill 86 are both unnecessary and economically damaging. The company highlights that dispensaries typically offer a limited selection of wellness and therapeutic hemp products, often providing less than five percent of the formulations available at established retailers like Your CBD Store®. As a result, consumers would face increased prices and reduced options, while compliant small businesses could be forced to shut down.
In Ohio, Sunmed supports twelve independently owned Your CBD Store® locations, collectively employing over 25 individuals and contributing more than 250,000 USD annually in state and local tax revenue. These stores are essential components of Ohio’s hemp wellness community, adhering to strict safety standards, including third-party testing, accurate labeling, child-resistant packaging, and age restrictions for purchasing.
Sunmed has called upon Ohio policymakers to reject the proposed legislation and instead implement evidence-based regulations that clearly differentiate between lawful hemp wellness products and marijuana. The company urges a regulatory framework that preserves consumer choice and supports small business owners.
Consumers are encouraged to reach out to their state legislators to express their support for maintaining access to hemp-derived wellness and therapeutic products, particularly at their trusted Your CBD Store® locations throughout Ohio.
SunmedTM, an affiliate of Sunflora, Inc., is recognized as the nation’s largest hemp retailer, with over 250 locations nationwide. The company offers a diverse range of premium, third-party tested products, including USDA-certified organic oils, sleep gummies, topical creams for pain relief, and pet products. Through a commitment to education, transparency, and innovation, Sunmed empowers customers to pursue natural wellness confidently and safely.
