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Using CBD as a cooking ingredient became a food trend in 2019, with restaurants and bars adding CBD-infused and -topped items to their menus. According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) it's illegal to sell food and beverages with CBD or THC at the federal level. In response, local and state governments began taking action. For example, New York City health officials announced a ban on businesses using CBD in food and drinks. Meanwhile, other states like Maine have passed laws to allow the use of CBD in food products. A California bill about legalizing CBD in foods, beverages and cosmetics is on hold until 2020 but could pave the way for other states to consider similar measures.

In Ohio, $133M of medical pot sold in first year as pandemic legitimized industry

July 15, 2020 at 1:30 p.m.

The coronavirus pandemic has wreaked havoc on the state's economy, but those in the medical marijuana industry say the virus legitimized the fledgling program in Ohio. The medical marijuana program,...