Ohio
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Regulatory Framework
The Ohio Division of Cannabis Control (DCC) under the Ohio Department of Commerce oversees the licensing, regulation, and enforcement of the state's medical and adult-use cannabis programs [1].
Legal Status
| Market | Status | Statute | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult-Use | Legal | Issue 2 | 2023 [2] |
| Medical | Legal | Senate Bill 261 | 2016 [3] |
Track-and-Trace
- Ohio has used Metrc for seed-to-sale traceability for medical cannabis since 2017 and has expanded the system for adult-use tracking [4].
Licensing
- As of October 2024, Ohio has begun allowing some medical dispensaries to sell to adults, but has not issued licenses for adult-use specific businesses yet [5]. DCC had previously licensed medical cultivators, processors, dispensaries, and testing labs [6].
Possession Limits
| Item | Possession Limit |
|---|---|
| Adult-Use | 2.5 ounces of flower, 15 grams of concentrates [7] |
| Medical | 90-day supply, refillable on 45-day intervals [8] |
Medical Cannabis
Patients can register with the Ohio Medical Marijuana Control Program (MMCP) if they are at least 18 years old, Ohio residents, and have a qualifying medical condition with a recommendation from a state-licensed physician [9] [10]. The program allows registered patients to cultivate up to six mature plants and caregivers to grow up to 12 plants for their patients [11].
Additional Resources
- Wikpedia: Cannabis in Ohio https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Ohio
- Ohio Division of Cannabis Control https://com.ohio.gov/divisions-and-programs/cannabis-control/
References
- [1] "Division of Cannabis Control." Ohio Department of Commerce. https://com.ohio.gov/divisions-and-programs/cannabis-control/ (Accessed October 21, 2024)
- [2] "Ohio Issue 2, Marijuana Legalization Initiative (2023)." Ballotpedia. https://ballotpedia.org/Ohio_Issue_2,_Marijuana_Legalization_Initiative_(2023) (Accessed October 21, 2024)
- [3] "House Bill 523 (2016)." Ohio Legislature. https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/131/hb523 (Accessed October 21, 2024)
- [4] "Metrc Announces Renewal of Track-and-Trace Government Contract with State of Ohio." GlobeNewswire. June 20, 2023. https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2023/06/20/2691066/0/en/Metrc-Announces-Renewal-of-Track-and-Trace-Government-Contract-with-State-of-Ohio.html
- [5] "Applications." Ohio Department of Commerce. https://com.ohio.gov/divisions-and-programs/cannabis-control/licensee-resources/applications (Accessed October 21, 2024)
- [6] "About DCC - Licenses." Ohio Department of Commerce. https://com.ohio.gov/divisions-and-programs/cannabis-control/about-dcc/licenses/licenses (Accessed October 21, 2024)
- [7] "Know Your Rights: Ohio Marijuana Legalization Laws." ACLU of Ohio. https://www.acluohio.org/en/publications/know-your-rights-ohio-marijuana-legalization-laws (Accessed October 21, 2024).
- [8] "90-Day Supply Guidance." Ohio Department of Commerce. https://com.ohio.gov/divisions-and-programs/cannabis-control/patients-caregivers/patient-and-caregiver-registry/90-day-supply-guidance (Accessed October 21, 2024)
- [9] "Non-Medical Cannabis FAQ." Ohio Department of Commerce. https://com.ohio.gov/divisions-and-programs/cannabis-control/licensee-resources/what-we-do/non-medical-cannabis-faq (Accessed October 21, 2024)
- [10] "Covered Conditions." Ohio State Medical Board. " https://med.ohio.gov/for-the-public/medical-marijuana/covered-conditions/covered-conditions (Accessed October 21, 2024)
- [11] "Obtain Medical Marijuana." Ohio Department of Commerce. https://com.ohio.gov/divisions-and-programs/cannabis-control/patients-caregivers/obtain-medical-marijuana/obtain-medical-marijuana (Accessed October 21, 2024).