COLUMBUS - Cannabis comics Cheech & Chong are expanding their cannabis brand into Ohio through an exclusive partnership with Riviera Creek, a leading cultivator in the state. “This partnership is about merging legacy with innovation,” said Brian Kessler, Chairman of the Board of Riviera Creek. “Riviera Creek’s commitment to clean, consistent cultivation aligns perfectly with
COLUMBUS - An Ohio House committee on Wednesday took up a bill that would make sweeping changes to the state’s voter-approved cannabis law—by creating new criminal penalties, eliminating equity programs and putting limits on legal products. Lawmakers on the House Judiciary Committee did vote on the underlying measure—HB 160, from Rep. Brian Stewart (R)—saying they
WASHINGTON DC - A Republican lawmaker, Senator Stephen Huffman, has introduced legislation to significantly amend the state’s voter-approved adult-use marijuana legalization law. Lawmakers are reportedly fast-tracking Senate Bill 56, which seeks to make dozens of changes to Ohio’s law. Fifty-seven percent of Ohioans voted for the law in 2023. Changes proposed by SB 56 include raising taxes on the retail sale of
TOLEDO - The Ohio Division of Cannabis Control is capping the number of marijuana dispensaries allowed in some Ohio cities. The decision comes as officials prepare to approve more dual-use licenses which allow dispensaries to sell both medical and recreational marijuana. Data from the Ohio Division of Cannabis Control shows the majority of the licenses
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Recreational marijuana sales in Ohio started in August — and with this major development comes a lot of questions. Could I get fired for smoking marijuana when I am off the clock? Yes. Private companies can make whatever policies they want, regardless of whether a substance is legal. "Just because your state
COLUMBUS - Approaching five years since Michigan marijuana shops rang up their first sales, Ohio has joined the growing fray of U.S. states selling recreational cannabis. Ohio’s market launched on Tuesday, Aug. 6, with 120 stores permitted to sell marijuana to adults, 21 and over, with a valid ID. Image courtesy Motley Fool
How Much Will Legal Marijuana Pot Cost in Ohio? This question is on the minds of many as the state prepares to enter the recreational marijuana business. With taxes adding up to a hefty 15.75%, the final price tag for your legal pot purchase could be significantly higher than expected. Planning to purchase a legal
COLUMBUS – Despite Ohioans voting to legalize recreational marijuana, dozens of municipalities in the state have passed bans with varying lengths on adult-use cannabis businesses. In November, Ohio voters passed Issue 2, which legalized recreational marijuana use for individuals 21 and older. Applications for medical dispensaries to convert to dual-use opened on June 7, and they’ll receive licenses
