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Medical use:Legal
Recreational:Yes

Ohio recently jumped on the legalization wave, with the state’s first recreational dispensaries now officially open. Adults also aged 21 and over are permitted to possess up to 2.5 ounces of cannabis and cultivate up to six plants per person and up to 12 plants per household for personal use. As of August the 6th, 2024, Medical marijuana dispensaries that received new recreational licenses will soon welcome customers aged 21 and older, offering both medical and recreational products available to purchase.

As the licensing process continues, more dispensary shops are expected to start adult-use sales in the coming weeks. Staff have been preparing for the anticipated increase in business. Medical marijuana became legal in 2016, allowing patients with qualifying conditions to access cannabis with a prescription. The law permits a 90-day supply for medical use, depending on what your doctor says.

Last Updated: March 27, 2024.

Source: States and territories legislation, NBC reports, NCSLMap data: Tlegrams/NPR Created with Datawrapper

Frequently Asked Questions

Dispensaries must apply through the state’s licensing program, meet compliance requirements, and adapt their facilities to accommodate recreational customers while maintaining separate processes for medical patients.

Growing more than the legal limit is considered illegal cultivation and can result in fines, property confiscation, or criminal charges, depending on the amount and intent.

A 90-day supply is individualized and based on the patient’s condition, as determined by the recommending physician. It can include a combination of flower, edibles, oils, or other approved forms.

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