Ohio Dispensaries Open Their Doors to Recreational Marijuana Sales

Ohio residents can now purchase recreational marijuana as of Tuesday. This move comes after the legalization of recreational use in the state last year, with many residents expressing their enthusiasm for the change.

So, we got people calling and verifying, we got people checking our hours. Phone's been off the hook all day. We're excited for the morning. We've been staffing, training, and purchasing a lot too so we're definitely not going to run out. - Zach Gergich, Nectar Dispensary manager, to WTOL https://www.wtol.com/article/news/politics/marijuana-legalization/recreational-marijuana-legal-sold-ohio-dispensaries/512-a345269f-2a23-4d96-9605-0a0493155500

What You Need to Know:

• Adults 21+ can possess up to 2.5 ounces of cannabis and 15 grams of extracts/edibles.
• Limits on recreational purchases: 1 ounce of flower, 10 units of vape oil (590mg THC each), and 10 packages of edibles (total 1,100mg THC).
• Ohio dispensaries sell flowers, vape cartridges, edibles, beverages, and topical creams. Only medical-grade products are available initially.
• Bring your ID and cash/debit card. Online orders must be paid in-store.
• Flower costs $30-$100+, vape pens/cartridges $25-$75, edibles $15-$30+.
• 10% excise tax, plus state/local sales taxes. Tax revenue funds social equity, local municipalities, substance abuse treatment, and admin costs.

A Growing Trend:

With the legalization of recreational marijuana in Ohio, the state joins a growing list of states that have made the move, including:

• Minnesota, Delaware, and Rhode Island (2023)
• Maryland, Missouri, and Connecticut (2022)
• New Mexico, New York, and Virginia (2021)
• Arizona, Montana, and New Jersey (2020)
• And more...

A Positive Step Forward:

Residents are excited, with Melissa Nickel of Toledo telling WTOL, "It's just a great step forward...It's great for people to have access to things that make them feel better physically, mentally, emotionally. Or, you know, just have a good time."