Ohio Approves 34 Dispensaries As Recreational Sales Near, New Cannabis DUI Testing Bill Controversy
Ohio is on the brink of finally opening its recreational cannabis market as 34 medical cannabis businesses, including growers, processors and testing labs have been granted permissions to expand into adult-use sales. This development marks a crucial step towards the state’s recreational cannabis sales rollout nearly nine months after voters approved recreational use, with businesses poised for a surge in demand.
Recreational Dispensary Approvals Still Pending
However, sales have yet to commence due to pending approvals for dispensaries, according to Ideastream. The Ohio Division of Cannabis Control (DCC) aims to issue dual-use licenses to dispensaries by September 7. Jamie Crawford, a public information officer with the Ohio Department of Commerce, recently explained that the timing for sales would depend on each dispensary’s readiness, emphasizing that the state is ensuring that businesses meet all requirements for a safe and compliant market entry.