Cleveland School of Cannabis Receives State Approval
Thu / Dec 14th
The Cleveland School of Cannabis, formally known as Cleveland Cannabis College, has received approval from the Ohio Board of Career… Read More
Ohio Cannabis News
The Ohio medical cannabis market was formed in 2016. Some jurisdictions have also decriminalized cannabis possession, but the state has so far failed to enact significant adult-use reforms. Browse our latest Ohio cannabis news, interviews, and more below!
Rejected Ohio MMJ Applicant Sues State Over Racial Equity Provisions
Thu / Dec 14th
A would-be medical cannabis cultivator in Ohio is suing the state over the racial-equity provisions included in the licensing process… Read More
Ohio Advocates Unveil Cannabis Legalization Proposal
Wed / Dec 13th
Advocates in Ohio have unveiled their proposal to legalize cannabis for adult use, which includes language legalizing industrial hemp cultivation… Read More
Ohio Selects Final 12 MMJ Cultivators
Fri / Dec 1st
Ohio regulators have chosen the final 12 medical cannabis cultivators rounding out the 24 firms approved by the state out… Read More
Cleveland, Ohio Zoning Ordinance Bans MMJ Operations in ‘95%’ of City
Tue / Oct 31st
The Cleveland, Ohio City Council has approved new zoning requirements ahead of the state implementing the medical cannabis regime that… Read More
Ohio Gubernatorial Hopeful’s Platform Includes Cannabis Law Reforms
Mon / Oct 30th
Ohio Supreme Court Justice William O’Neill has entered the state gubernatorial race and is including a cannabis tax-and-regulate plan in… Read More
Ohio’s Central State University Applies to Test MMJ
Thu / Sep 28th
Columbus Ohio’s Central State University has applied to operate a medical cannabis testing lab, joining Hocking College as the only… Read More
Ballot Initiative to Depenalize Misdemeanor Cannabis Crimes Approved in Athens, Ohio
Mon / Sep 11th
A ballot initiative in Athens, Ohio has been accepted which, if approved, would reduce penalties for misdemeanor cannabis offenses to… Read More
Hocking College to Apply for Ohio MMJ Testing License, Launch Cannabis Lab Major
Tue / Sep 5th
Hocking College, a two-year technical school in Nelsonville, Ohio, announced that they intend to serve as a cannabis testing facility… Read More
Ohio Awards MMJ Seed-to-Sale and Licensing Contracts
Wed / Aug 23rd
The Ohio Department of Commerce has awarded contracts to two firms as the state rolls out its medical cannabis program… Read More
Ohio College Agrees to Partner with Cannabis Testing Firm
Fri / Aug 4th
An Ohio college has signed a letter of intent with cannabis testing laboratory CCV Research which should eliminate the risk… Read More
Ohio Legislative Committee Passes MMJ Rules
Tue / Aug 1st
The Ohio legislature’s Joint Committee on Agency Rule review has approved the rules for the state’s medical cannabis program one… Read More
Ohio Regulators Approved for Additional MMJ Program Funds
Tue / Jul 25th
The Ohio Department of Commerce and State Board of Pharmacy received the greenlight to spend another $6 million over the… Read More
Former NFL Players Seeking Ohio MMJ Dispensary License
Wed / Jul 12th
Two former NFL players and the father of a current player are seeking one of Ohio’s 60 medical cannabis dispensary… Read More
Ohio Receives 185 Applications for 24 Available MMJ Grow Licenses
Fri / Jul 7th
Ohio’s Department of Commerce has received 185 applications for the 24 available medical cannabis cultivation licenses in the state, according… Read More
Newark, Ohio City Council Mulling MMJ Moratorium
Wed / May 31st
A medical cannabis moratorium is likely on the horizon in Ohio as Newark City Council’s economic development committee voted 3-2 to… Read More
Ohio MMJ Patients Seeking Relief in Michigan Ahead of Program Rollout
Tue / May 30th
As Ohio officials craft rules to govern the state’s medical cannabis program, some physicians are already writing patient recommendations and… Read More
Ohio Judge Running for Governor Supports Adult Use Cannabis Reforms
Tue / May 23rd
A candidate for Ohio’s governorship next year and longtime liberal voice on the state Supreme Court has thrown his support behind… Read More
Final Cultivation Rules for Ohio MMJ Program Increase Available Licenses
Tue / Apr 18th
The final rules governing some key aspects of Ohio’s medical cannabis program have been released, with only minor changes to… Read More
Richard Pine: Preparation and Education for Ohio’s Medical Cannabis Program
Thu / Apr 6th PODCAST
Richard Pine is the founder and CEO of Cleveland Cannabis College, an institution in Independence, Ohio that offers quality, in-depth… Read More
Ohio MMJ Requirements for University Testing Could Cause Delays
Fri / Mar 24th
Ohio’s medical cannabis proposal requires public universities to conduct product tests, which could delay the program due to equipment costs,… Read More
Ohio Proposes Regulating Medical Cannabis by THC Weight
Wed / Mar 22nd
Most medical cannabis states dispense their cannabis flower and extracts according to total weight in each transaction. Edibles and topicals… Read More
Cannabis College Launches in Independence, Ohio
Mon / Feb 20th
The Cleveland Cannabis College is set to begin offering courses as the state crafts its medical cannabis regulations, NewsNet5 reports.… Read More
Ohio Officials Slow to Develop MMJ Rules
Mon / Jan 30th
It’s been almost five months since Ohio legalized medical cannabis, but it could be more than a year and a… Read More
Medical cannabis in Ohio
Ohio legalized medical cannabis in 2016 through the Legislature — the program was signed into law by Gov. John Kasich (R). Qualifying conditions include AIDS or being HIV positive, Alzheimer’s disease, cachexia, cancer, Crohn’s disease, epilepsy (or another seizure disorder), chronic/severe/intractable pain, PTSD, traumatic brain injury, and many others.
Decriminalization & adult-use reforms
Multiple Ohio cities and jurisdictions have opted for local cannabis decriminalization measures, including (but not limited to):
- Toledo
- Dayton
- Cincinnati
- Columbus
- Cleveland
In 2015, Ohio voters rejected a cannabis legalization ballot initiative that proposed a monopoly-like system that would have reserved industry licenses for an anonymous group of investors. The proposal had been denounced by many legalization advocates. As of 2021, there is a new ballot initiative planned for the 2022 election.
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