Ohio’s path to legalized marijuana narrowed this week after Governor Mike DeWine signed legislation that partially walks back voter-approved cannabis reforms, restoring criminal penalties for some marijuana-related activity while rejecting a temporary allowance for THC-infused drinks.The new law does not undo legalization itself, but it tightens the boundaries around it. … [Read more...] about Ohio’s Green Light Turns Yellow: DeWine Pumps the Brakes on Legal Weed
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Cheech and Chong are Expanding into Ohio
Cheech & Chong’s Cannabis, the eponymous cannabis brand founded by iconic culture figures Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong, has officially entered the Ohio market following a new exclusive partnership with Riviera Creek. Under this agreement, Riviera Creek will serve as the sole distributor for Cheech & Chong’s cannabis-derived product line in the state. The launch … [Read more...] about Cheech and Chong are Expanding into Ohio
Ohio Senate Approves Bill to Regulate Intoxicating Hemp
The Ohio Senate has unanimously passed Senate Bill 86, a measure aimed at tightening regulations on intoxicating hemp-derived products, including delta-8 THC. The bill seeks to address public health concerns and protect the state's burgeoning legal cannabis industry.Key Provisions of Senate Bill 86Introduced by Senators Steve Huffman (R-Tipp City) and Shane Wilkin … [Read more...] about Ohio Senate Approves Bill to Regulate Intoxicating Hemp
I-TEAM: Toledo Police officer charged after allegedly buying marijuana while in uniform and on duty
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A Toledo Police officer is facing a criminal charge for allegedly buying marijuana while in uniform and while driving his Toledo Police vehicle. Officer Jeremy Berndt faces a misdemeanor charge of Dereliction of Duty in Toledo Municipal Court. It was filed Thursday. According to court documents, Officer Berndt was observed on video purchasing marijuana … [Read more...] about I-TEAM: Toledo Police officer charged after allegedly buying marijuana while in uniform and on duty
Ohio recreational marijuana sales topped $242 million in 2024
Ohio recreational marijuana sales surpassed $242 million as 2024 came to a close. The state’s total recreational marijuana sales were $242,167,020, as of Dec. 28, according to the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Cannabis Control. There have been 4,007,128 units of manufactured products that have been sold and 32,487 pounds of plant material, according to the … [Read more...] about Ohio recreational marijuana sales topped $242 million in 2024
Despite budding Ohio cannabis industry, Eastlake business fights to get consumers past old habits
EASTLAKE, Ohio – Just about everything is moving in favor of Buckeye Relief, a cannabis farm and processing plant that has been steadily making its mark on the state’s marijuana market since its 2017 founding to serve medical patients. Sales are up, and the company projects them to continue increasing. It has inked partnerships with national brands like Wana, Willie’s Reserve … [Read more...] about Despite budding Ohio cannabis industry, Eastlake business fights to get consumers past old habits
As 2025 Begins, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine Seeks To Rewrite Voter-Approved Cannabis Regulations
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Gov. Mike DeWine was, and is, begging the Ohio legislature to rewrite the state laws surrounding recreational cannabis to peel back provisions in Issue 2, the citizen-initiated statute ratified by Ohio voters in November 20223. He’s joined by Senate President Matt Huffman (R-Lima). “Getting a consensus on what that action will be, in the House, is probably not … [Read more...] about As 2025 Begins, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine Seeks To Rewrite Voter-Approved Cannabis Regulations
Ohio dispensaries frustrated by proposed new restrictions on ads for recreational cannabis
Launching any new business is a risky proposition. You've got to get the word out to potential customers quickly or risk going under. The same is true for Ohio's fledgling recreational adult use cannabis industry. But proposed new rules could drastically limit dispensaries ability to advertise. The Ohio Division of Cannabis Control has proposed new rules that, among other … [Read more...] about Ohio dispensaries frustrated by proposed new restrictions on ads for recreational cannabis
To test or not to test: Ohio employers adapt to the in’s and out’s of legal recreational cannabis
In 2023, Ohio became the 24th state to legalize marijuana following an overwhelming vote in favor of recreational use. The passage of Issue 2 allowed adults to possess small amounts of cannabis and even grow a limited number of plants at home. But employers' authority to regulate employee drug use has not been overly affected by the change in state marijuana laws. The current … [Read more...] about To test or not to test: Ohio employers adapt to the in’s and out’s of legal recreational cannabis
Recreational marijuana sales hit new high, but Ohio is years away from reaping the rewards
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Since the sale of adult-use cannabis began back on August 6, Ohioans have spent roughly $10 million per week on the product. According to the Department of Commerce Division of Cannabis Control, as of Nov. 30, adult-use sales have topped $191 million. The team at Cresco Labs, a marijuana growing facility in Yellow Springs, Ohio, said it has been … [Read more...] about Recreational marijuana sales hit new high, but Ohio is years away from reaping the rewards
