The fourth student presentation this week in the Marijuana Law and Policy seminar at The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law will explore how food law impacts the world of marijuana edibles. Here the student’s explanation of her topic along with some background reading:
My presentation examines cottage food law, edibles, and home‑grown cannabis. I chose a playful juxtaposition between elderly imagery and cannabis slang to highlight the disconnect between how marijuana is often marketed and the reality that a large portion of users fall outside those stereotypes. When we think of cottage food law, we often imagine grandmas selling sourdough and brownies on Facebook Marketplace or at the Farmer’s Market. In many ways, the subject of this project comes down to that familiar image: brownies, albeit with one additional, culturally taboo ingredient.
Background reading:
Ohio Department of Agriculture, “Cottage Foods“
“Ohio Cottage Food Law: Do You Need Food Safety Training?“
Ohio LSC, “Final Analysis of SB 56“
“Ohio’s New Marijuana and Hemp Law“
“Thinking about selling home-produced foods? Understand Ohio’s Cottage Food Law first“