Starting this Tuesday, recreational marijuana sales will officially begin in Ohio.
The Division of Cannabis Control announced that it plans to issue the first dual-use certificates of operation to dispensaries on Tuesday, marking a significant milestone in our journey toward cannabis legalization. This announcement comes just weeks after the agency gave preliminary approval to medical marijuana dispensaries, growers, and processors to enter the adult-use market.
Ohioans voted last November to legalize marijuana for adults 21 and older, and now that dream is becoming a reality.
Dispensaries across the state received the exciting news on Friday. They were informed that they would receive certificates of operation and could open for recreational consumers on Tuesday, provided they meet a few final requirements.
Here’s a list of dispensaries that are ready to launch adult-use sales on Tuesday:
- Sunnyside in Cincinnati, Chillicothe, Marion, and Wintersville
- Ohio Cannabis Company in Canton, Piqua, and Harpster
- The Citizen by Klutch in Lorain and Canton
- The Botanist in Columbus, Akron, Cleveland, Canton, and Wickliffe
- Amplify in Columbus, Bedford, and Cleveland Heights
- Zen Leaf in Cincinnati, Dayton, Canton, and Bowling Green
- Supergood in Ravenna
- Bloom in Columbus and Painesville Township
- Uplift in Milford and Mount Orab
- Nar Reserve in Columbus
- Curaleaf in Newark
- Terrasana in Columbus, Fremont, Springfield, and Garfield Heights
- Ayr in Dayton, Goshen, and Woodmere
- gLeaf in Warren
- Columbia Care in Dayton, Logan, Marietta, and Monroe
- Nectar in Cincinnati, Euclid, and Bowling Green
- Trulieve in Columbus, Westerville, and Beavercreek
- Theory Wellness in Sherwood
- The Landing in Columbus, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Huron, and Monroe
Dispensaries with provisional licenses had to jump through several hoops to receive their certificate of operation, including a test to demonstrate they can properly distinguish and sell both medical and adult-use products. The state has already given the green light to cultivators, processors, and testing labs to ensure there is enough supply when stores open for recreational sales.
Tom Haren, spokesman for the Ohio Cannabis Coalition, shared his thoughts on this significant step forward, saying, “We are stepping into a new future for Ohio where citizens will have access to safe products and communities will feel the benefits of this growing industry through tax revenue and job opportunities.”
So, whether you’re a seasoned medical marijuana user or a newbie looking to explore the world of recreational cannabis, Ohio is ready to welcome you. Get ready for a new era of cannabis culture in the Buckeye State!