The Ohio Department of Commerce Divisions Liquor Control and Cannabis Control and Ohio Department of Natural Resources are warning about the dangers of alcohol and cannabis use while on boats, according to a spokesperson. They said it is illegal for anyone to operate with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08% or higher or be under the influence of marijuana. “We make … [Read more...] about Ohioans warned about dangers of alcohol, recreational marijuana use on boats
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‘It’s pretty powerful:’ New program helps veterans learn about medical marijuana and jobs in the industry
CLEVELAND, Ohio — It’s been a month since Ohioans legalized Recreational marijuana. While it hasn’t been available to buy yet, it could be available very soon. Earlier this month, the Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review approved regulations from the Division of Cannabis Control. Next Friday, Ohio medical marijuana companies can apply for dual usage licenses. However, … [Read more...] about ‘It’s pretty powerful:’ New program helps veterans learn about medical marijuana and jobs in the industry
Local communities say yes/no to recreational marijuana sales
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – Ohio’s new recreational use marijuana law allows communities to say they don’t want dispensaries, processors, or growers in their cities or townships, and no local community has yet to publicly say they will welcome it. Boardman and Howland have said no, and Austintown and Lisbon have moratoriums. However, two of the five dispensaries in the Mahoning … [Read more...] about Local communities say yes/no to recreational marijuana sales
Marijuana in Ohio: Take a look at the Division of Cannabis Control’s newly proposed rules
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — More than five months have gone by since recreational marijuana became legal to use in Ohio, but the General Assembly has still not come to an agreement on House Bill 86. While things may be at a standstill at the State House, the Division of Cannabis Control (DCC) continues to stick to the timeline outlined in the statute voters approved in … [Read more...] about Marijuana in Ohio: Take a look at the Division of Cannabis Control’s newly proposed rules
Republican squabbling keeps marijuana off shelves months after legalization
House Speaker Jason Stephens (L) and Senate President Matt Huffman (R)Five months after Ohio voters legalized the use of recreational marijuana, the product remains unobtainable — and Republican infighting is the likely culprit. Issue 2 passed 57-43% in November and went into effect a month later. It allows for adults 21 years of age and older to smoke, vape and ingest weed. … [Read more...] about Republican squabbling keeps marijuana off shelves months after legalization
Timeline updated for recreational marijuana sales in Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – More than three months ago, recreational marijuana became legal in Ohio. But it is still not legal to buy it in the state, and likely won’t be able to for about six months. “We don’t like it,” Gov. Mike DeWine (R-Ohio) said. “I think we need some action by the legislature.” Ohio to welcome one of country’s largest solar farms despite local resistanceWhen … [Read more...] about Timeline updated for recreational marijuana sales in Ohio
Legalization of marijuana in Ohio could force 100s of police K9s into early retirement
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - As the state begins to roll out recreational marijuana, nearly 400 police K9s across Ohio trained to detect pot could soon face an early retirement. A local police department doesn't want to retire these highly trained dogs and is placing them inside a local high school to continue to serve. “Once the handler comes online, it can be anywhere from eight … [Read more...] about Legalization of marijuana in Ohio could force 100s of police K9s into early retirement
Can Ohio landlords evict tenants for growing recreational marijuana?
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — State laws and city ordinances now allow Ohioans to grow their own recreational marijuana at home, but there are caveats to doing so depending on each resident’s unique situation. With the passage of Issue 2, recreational marijuana became legal in Ohio on Dec. 7. While the state does have dispensaries for medical marijuana, no legal vendors of the other … [Read more...] about Can Ohio landlords evict tenants for growing recreational marijuana?
Kent State University Will Offer Cannabis Certification Courses
Aspiring entrepreneurs and workers in Ohio’s upcoming legal recreational marijuana market have a new path to success with the launch of cannabis certification courses at Kent State University. Designed to give students a solid educational footing in the ins and outs of regulated adult-use cannabis, the first classes in Kent State’s cannabis certification program began this … [Read more...] about Kent State University Will Offer Cannabis Certification Courses
Ascend Wellness Opens 5th Ohio Dispensary
Ascend Wellness Holdings Inc. (AWH), a multistate, vertically integrated cannabis operator focused on better living through cannabis, announced the opening of an Ascend Dispensary, located at 824 Reedy St, Cincinnati, Ohio. The dispensary is a flagship store for the company, situated next to the Hard Rock Casino and just minutes from the Kentucky border. The dispensary will be … [Read more...] about Ascend Wellness Opens 5th Ohio Dispensary
