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
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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
Cannabis Business Growing in Other Countries Too
In November Ohioans voted to make the recreational use of marijuana legal. By a margin of 57% to 43% Ohio voters decided reforming the laws to legalize, regulate and tax the use of cannabis was in their best interests. Ohio is the 24th state to make the recreational use of marijuana legal. Thirty-eight states allow its use for medical purposes. On the federal level, cannabis … [Read more...] about Cannabis Business Growing in Other Countries Too
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine wants to ban ‘intoxicating hemp’ after marijuana legalization
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Gov. Mike DeWine on Friday called on lawmakers to ban a product closely related to marijuana, but unregulated for years in the state of Ohio. While answering a question related to House Bill 68, the governor pivoted to an unrelated topic: what he calls “intoxicating hemp.” Rather than add regulations like DeWine wants for state-legalized marijuana, he … [Read more...] about Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine wants to ban ‘intoxicating hemp’ after marijuana legalization
Adults can now legally possess and grow marijuana in Ohio — but there’s nowhere to buy it
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohioans woke up Thursday in a land of recreational marijuana limbo, in which adults can legally grow and possess cannabis at home, but cannot legally buy it. That combination of factors related to a citizen-initiated statue voters approved in November “is a recipe for disaster,” Republican Gov. Mike DeWine said Wednesday night. He urged passage of a … [Read more...] about Adults can now legally possess and grow marijuana in Ohio — but there’s nowhere to buy it
Is smoking pot unhealthy? Can you OD? Doctors answer questions about marijuana use
It will soon be legal to possess, grow and eventually buy marijuana in Ohio following the passage of Issue 2 in November. With the passage of Issue 2 in November, it will soon be legal to possess, grow and eventually purchase marijuana. Marijuana won't be sold in retail stores until months after the law takes effect Dec. 7. But use and possession among adults becomes legal … [Read more...] about Is smoking pot unhealthy? Can you OD? Doctors answer questions about marijuana use
Local history: Akron experienced reefer madness in 20th century
Akron police take a closer look at marijuana plants grown at the downtown station in 1951. Pictured are Patrolman Paul Yecs, Patrolman Florian Smole, Lt. Cletus McGuckin and Sgt. George Mullen. Smole grew the plants to help officers better identify them. Our ancestors would be in total disbelief. Ohio has voted to legalize marijuana for adult recreational use? All they ever … [Read more...] about Local history: Akron experienced reefer madness in 20th century
Cannabis retail workers in Ohio and Utah join unions
Labor unions are continuing to expand their marijuana industry membership, this time at medical cannabis dispensaries in Ohio and Utah. Budtenders at Strawberry Fields dispensary in Columbus, Ohio, recently voted to join Teamsters Local 413. According to a news release, 95% of Strawberry Fields’ eligible employees will participate, making them the first cannabis workers in … [Read more...] about Cannabis retail workers in Ohio and Utah join unions
