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Ohio’s Cannabis Sales Tops $143 Million In First 4 Months

Ohio’s Cannabis Sales Tops $143 Million In First 4 Months

COLUMBUS - Ohio's recreational cannabis market has experienced a remarkable rise since its official rollout in August 2024. In less than four months, the state has accumulated over $143 million in recreational sales, according to the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Cannabis Control (DCC). This rapid growth is powered by the high demand and economic potential of

By Mike Brennan|2024-11-06T16:45:47-05:00November 6th, 2024|Marijuana Business, News|

Cannabis Users Back Harris Over Trump

Cannabis Users Back Harris Over Trump

DETROIT - A recent survey by NuggMD, a cannabis telehealth platform, found that a majority of cannabis users intend to vote for Vice PresidentKamala Harrisin the upcoming election. According to the poll (via Marijuana Moment), 53% of surveyed cannabis consumers said they plan to support Harris, while 40% favor former President Donald Trump. Six percent of respondents reported being

By Mike Brennan|2024-11-02T10:23:52-04:00November 2nd, 2024|Featured, Marijuana Business, News|

Recreational Cannabis Sales In Central Ohio Cities Banned

Recreational Cannabis Sales In Central Ohio Cities Banned

COLUMBUS - Nearly a year ago, Ohioans voted to legalize recreational marijuana, but whether you can buy it in your community depends on where you live. The recreational marijuana business is booming, and cities and townships that ban sales within their boundaries are forgoing economic benefits like jobs and sales tax revenue. As of last week,

By Mike Brennan|2024-11-02T10:12:58-04:00November 2nd, 2024|Marijuana Business, News|

Ohio Urges Parents To Check Kid’s Halloween Candy To Make Sure Not Laced With delta-8

Ohio Urges Parents To Check Kid’s Halloween Candy To Make Sure Not Laced With delta-8

COLUMBUS - The Ohio Division of Cannabis Control is urging parents to double-check their kid’s candy, as it could contain hazardous cannabis products, such as delta-8 THC. The advice follows a consumer alert issued earlier this year, that warned packaging of delta-8 THC products can look like popular food products or be appealing to children.

By Staff Writer|2024-10-30T16:06:25-04:00October 30th, 2024|Marijuana Business, News|

Auction To Sell The Last of Skymint’s Equipment Nov. 12-13

Auction To Sell The Last of Skymint’s Equipment Nov. 12-13

A two-day auction is scheduled for next month to sell the remaining equipment assets formerly owned by defunct Skymint, which entered receivership in March 2023 after defaulting on a loan. Robert Levy Associates and Solid Asset Solutions on Monday said in a news release that an online auction would be held Nov. 12-13 for a wide range

By Staff Writer|2024-10-30T16:07:11-04:00October 30th, 2024|Marijuana Business, News|

Ohio Cannabis Sales Per Week Grew In October

Ohio Cannabis Sales Per Week Grew In October

COLUMBUS - The average adult-use marijuana sales per week in Ohio is averaging around $11.2 million so far in October, according to data from the Ohio Division of Cannabis Control through Oct. 19. That’s a slight improvement over average adult-use sales per week of approximately $10.8 million in September. Non-medical marijuana sales began in Ohio

By Staff Writer|2024-10-28T13:30:05-04:00October 28th, 2024|Marijuana Business, News|

Ohio Still Slow To Adapt Cannabis Business Regulations In Its Competition With Michigan

Ohio Still Slow To Adapt Cannabis Business Regulations In Its Competition With Michigan

COLUMBUS - They call it the Green Mile on I-75 North, just 11 miles north of the Ohio border in Michigan south of Detroit where several dispensaries compete for out of state cannabis business, including Ohio’s. As Ohio works on its 7th iteration of regulations regarding the legalization of cannabis for recreational purposes, Michigan continues to

By Guest Column|2024-10-27T18:20:42-04:00October 27th, 2024|Marijuana Business, News|

Ohio Authorities Recall Cannabis Vaping Flower That Poses Poison Risk

Ohio Authorities Recall Cannabis Vaping Flower That Poses Poison Risk

COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Ohio Division of Cannabis Control has recalled marijuana it says was sold in packaging that a child could easily access in violation of program rules. Paragon Development Group LLC, which is in Tipp City, near Dayton, packaged flower for vaping in mylar-style bags. This violates federal rules for poison prevention packaging, the Ohio

By Staff Writer|2024-10-25T14:45:58-04:00October 25th, 2024|Marijuana Business, News|

Detroit City Council May Ban Cannabis Ads Near “Sensitive Properties”

Detroit City Council May Ban Cannabis Ads Near “Sensitive Properties”

DETROIT - Detroit City Council is likely to consider restrictions on marijuana advertisements in the city. Council member Angela Whitfield Calloway is leading the proposed changes to city code that would prohibit marijuana advertisements from being within a 1,000-foot radius of “sensitive property” locations that “may have an impact” on children. The properties include schools, child

By Detroit Free Press|2024-10-21T19:31:39-04:00October 20th, 2024|Featured, Marijuana Business, News|

Adult-Use Cannabis Sales In Ohio Through Oct. 6 Top $109.5 Million

Adult-Use Cannabis Sales In Ohio Through Oct. 6 Top $109.5 Million

OLUMBUS, Ohio - Ohio adults aged 21 and older purchased $11.1 million in recreational marijuana product from Oct. 6 through Saturday, pushing sales figures above the $100 million mark. Dispensaries have rung up a total of 1.4 million transactions totaling $109.5 million since the beginning of recreational sales on Aug. 6 through Saturday, according to Ohio

By Mike Brennan|2024-10-18T10:33:54-04:00October 18th, 2024|Marijuana Business, News|