CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Delta-8, a THC product, has been seen on shelves across Ohio with little limitation.

In fact, in the state of Ohio, it is unregulated. This is leading to a new bill that could limit the sale of the product.

Delta-8 is a form of cannabis, but due to the low amounts of THC is unregulated in many states, including Ohio.

According to the FDA , Delta-8 is a psychoactive substance found in the Cannabis plant. Experts describe Delta-8 to providing a similar, more mild sensation to marijuana.

The lack of regulation around Delta-8 has led to the introduction of Senate Bill 326.

The bill, proposed by State Senator Steve Huffman (R-Tipp City), would create a ban on Delta-8 products that contain more than a certain amount of Delta-9.

This would expand the considerations for “intoxicating hemp products” to include anything more than .5mg (per serving), and 2mg (per package).

The bill would not ban the sale of Delta-8, nor place age restrictions on the purchase and consumption.

Stephanie Pike-Moore, research scientist at Case Western Reserve University says the language in the proposed bill is incredibly vague and, if passed, could lead to an exploitation.

Pike-Moore also believes that limiting the purchase amounts will do little to solve problems, as consumers could just purchase large quantities from different stores.

Her suggestion is to make the guidelines for production and age restrictions incredibly clear.

“I think you might have more bang for your buck if you’re making these products safer for consumption,” Pike-Moore said, “It might be easier to put the production standards in place and to put the age restrictions in place.”

According to Pike-Moore, Delta-8’s lack of regulation has been creating a market for it among children and young adults.

In fact, she says this has led the marketing to be geared towards children.

SB 326 has just been introduced and faces multiple steps before becoming a law.