Marijuana Dispensaries in Ohio: A Comprehensive Overview (2024)

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Are there any recreational marijuana dispensaries in Ohio yet? ›

A big change for Ohioans, adults over 21 years old will be able to buy marijuana without a medical card starting Tuesday. The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Cannabis Control is issuing its first set of dual-use Certificates of Operation to 98 eligible dispensaries across the state Tuesday.

Adults 21 and older can possess up to 2.5 ounces of cannabis and 15 grams of extracts or edibles. But there are limits on what you can buy in one transaction. Initially, recreational customers can purchase no more than: One ounce of dried plant material, called flower.

Ohio residents with a valid medical marijuana card can visit state-licensed dispensaries as often as they need. However, their purchases are tracked to ensure they do not exceed the state-established 45-day fill periods for medical marijuana products.

A patient or caregiver is only able to purchase in 45-day increments. In each 45-day fill period, a patient may purchase up to a 45-day supply of medical marijuana, regardless of when purchases are made within the 45-day fill period.

In November 2023, Ohio voters approved Issue 2 to legalize the sale of marijuana by state-licensed dispensaries to individuals aged 21 and over. This is known as "adult use cannabis." Ohio Revised Code (R.C.) 3780.22 imposes a 10% excise tax on these sales.

Cash – and at some dispensaries, some debit cards – are the only accepted forms of payment at dispensaries.

To properly dive into your cannabis journey in Ohio, you'll need an Ohio medical card. Elevate Holistics is here to help! We offer a fully online, secure way to get your medical marijuana card.

The new dealers: Ohio recreational marijuana shoppers are being turned away from dispensaries for not having cash. Dispensaries only accept cash and sometimes debit cards. Visa, Mastercard and other credit card companies don't back dispensary transactions because marijuana is illegal at the federal level.

They cited high demand at the beginning of legal recreational sales and a limited number of sellers at this time for the increased prices. See more from WCPO.

Can Michigan dispensaries sell to Ohio residents? ›

It's widely acknowledged that Ohio residents cross state lines to buy marijuana in Michigan. There are dozens of dispensaries near the Ohio border in cities like Monroe and Morenci, many of which advertise their proximity to Ohio.

Dispensary owners in Ohio can earn anywhere from $250,000 to $500,000 per year with many owners taking home a salary equal to 10% of their dispensary revenue.

Tier 1 and Tier 2 flowers in Ohio refer to medical marijuana flower categories based on THC content. Tier 1 flowers contain THC levels at or below 23%, while Tier 2 flowers have THC levels above 23% but not exceeding 35%.

Yes. An individual must be at least 21 years old to purchase, possess, grow or use non-medical cannabis.

Nearly 100 Ohio dispensaries will be selling marijuana as recreational sales begin Tuesday.

Introduction. On November 7, 2023, Ohio became the 24th state to legalize adult-use cannabis with 57% of voters voting in favor of Issue 2, also known as An Act to Control and Regulate Adult Use Cannabis. On August 6, 2024, sales began with first dual-use dispensaries opening their doors to recreational consumers.

(A) Only adult use cannabis may be sold under this chapter in the following forms: plant material and seeds, live plants, clones, extracts, drops, lozenges, oils, tinctures, edibles, patches, smoking or combustible product, vaporization of product, beverages, pills, capsules, suppositories, oral pouches, oral strips, ...

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The application process for obtaining a dispensary license in Ohio involves submitting an application, paying the required fees, and providing all necessary documentation. For adult-use, the expected timeline before licensure includes about 10 months of preparation and regulatory setup.