Judge pauses Ohio’s THC ban. Is THC legal in Indiana?
Gov. Mike DeWine reads THC-infused candy label
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine reads a THC-infused candy label during announcement of 90-day ban on Oct. 8, 2025.
UPDATE: Sales can resume after a judge paused the Ohio governor’s ban on THC gummies and beverages. Learn more here.
Previously: Tuesday, Oct. 14, marks the first day that the sale of THC-infused gummies and beverages are banned in Indiana’s neighboring state of Ohio.
Here’s what to know and what the laws are about THC in Indiana.
Why did Ohio ban the sale of THC gummies?
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced his plans to implement a 90-day ban on the sale of intoxicating hemp products on Oct. 8.
Intoxicating hemp products are any THC-containing items sold outside of licensed marijuana dispensaries such as THC-infused gummies and beverages sold in gas stations, tap rooms and retail shops, for 90 days.
“I am taking action today under my authority as the governor of the state of Ohio to get these products off the streets,” DeWine said.
A lawsuit was filed on Oct. 9, challenging the governor’s order by the Ohio Healthy Alternatives Association, which advocated for alternatives to alcohol and prescription drugs.
When does the Ohio THC ban go into effect?
According to DeWine’s executive order, retailers are required to remove products and cease sales by 12:01 a.m. Oct. 14.
Will Ohio’s THC ban be permanent?
The governor issued the ban as a result of the inaction of state lawmakers over several months.
After the 90-day ban runs out, it’s up to lawmakers to take steps to regulate intoxicating hemp, DeWine said.
Is weed legal in Indiana?
No. In Indiana, weed is not legal for recreational or medical use.
Is THC legal in Indiana?
CBD, Delta-9 THC and THCA, which are alternatives to marijuana, are available for legal purchase at vape shops in Indiana as long as those levels don’t exceed the legal limit. Any THC product with a higher level than 0.3% is classified as marijuana and therefore still illegal.
How many states have legalized weed?
Marijuana is legal for both recreational and medicinal use in 24 states and the District of Columbia as of April 2025, according to DISA Global Solutions. The states are listed below:
- Alaska
- Arizona
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Illinois
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nevada
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- Ohio
- Oregon
- Rhode Island
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
46 states, Washington DC and three U.S. territories have approved some form of cannabis for medicinal use. Nebraska is the most recent state to vote in favor of medical marijuana.
In what states is marijuana legal near Indiana?
- Ohio (Recreational and medicinal use)
- Illinois (Recreational and medicinal use)
- Michigan (Recreational and medicinal use)
- Kentucky (Medicinal use only)
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When was weed banned federally?
Marijuana was banned federally in 1970 with the passage of the Controlled Substances Act, which classified marijuana as a Schedule 1 drug.
In what states is marijuana fully illegal other than Indiana?
Marijuana is fully illegal for both medicinal and recreational use and has not been decriminalized in four additional states:
- Idaho
- Kansas
- South Carolina
- Wyoming
There are also a few states where medical and recreational marijuana isn’t legalized, but is decriminalized.
Kayla Dwyer and Greta Cross contributed to this report.
Katie Wiseman covers trending news for IndyStar and Midwest Connect. Contact her at klwiseman@gannett.com. Follow her on Bluesky @katiewiseman
(This story has been updated to add new information.)
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