Recreational Cannabis Legalized in Ohio — But a Medical Card is Still Needed

Did you hear the news? In a long-awaited move, recreational marijuana is now legal in Ohio! As we move forward from the latest exciting news for cannabis enthusiasts in the state, we thought we’d step in and offer some insight.

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When Will Ohio Recreational Cannabis Be Available?

On November 7th, 2023, Issue 2 to legalize the recreational sales and use of cannabis in Ohio passed. As of December 7th, 2023, possession of small amounts of cannabis and personal cultivation is lawful.

While this is undeniably welcome news, it does come with a bit of a disappointing caveat: dispensaries likely won’t be able to sell recreational cannabis in OH until late 2024. Unfortunately, it will take some time to get all the new rules for the adult-use program in place and work out any disagreements about the program between state lawmakers.

How to Get a Medical Marijuana Card in Ohio

If you have a medical need for cannabis but have yet to get a medical marijuana card, it can be a good idea to go ahead and apply since the wait for recreational cannabis will be a bit longer. Be sure to take a look at the full list of FAQs on how to get a medical cannabis card in Ohio from The Citizen by Klutch. Also, visit the state’s website to get more information or apply. Need help along the way? Reach out to one of our team members, and we’ll be happy to share our insight.

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