With the first round of retail license approvals sent out last week, select Ohio dispensaries are officially opening their doors and welcoming adult use marijuana customers starting today.
Back in November, state residents approved Issue 2, a ballot measure to legalize, regulate and tax cannabis for adult use in Ohio. With 53% of the votes counted, Issue 2 was ahead by 55.6% to 44.4%. The measure went into full effect on December 7, establishing a regulatory framework to allow adults 21 and older to purchase, possess and cultivate cannabis. The Division of Cannabis Control has issued dual-use certificates of operation to 98 medical cannabis dispensaries. Adults 21 years of age or older with a valid ID are now able to purchase a total of up to 2.5 ounces of cannabis and up to 15 grams of concentrate.
“Ohio’s milestone as the 25th state to legalize adult-use cannabis represents a significant moment for consumers, our partners and distributors, and the broader cannabis community,” says Angela Pih, global chief brand and marketing officer at CCELL. “Within Ohio, the popularity and demand for closed-system vape pods are growing exponentially, with CCELL proudly supplying the majority of hardware for top cannabis brands in the region. We are dedicated to ongoing innovation and expanding our product offerings with new, all-in-one technologies and cartridge advancements aimed at reaching patients and consumers in Ohio and throughout the Midwest. As Ohio’s cannabis program continues to evolve, we are committed to fostering a safe, sustainable, and well-regulated adult-use market alongside our strategic partners.”
After months of preparation, state dispensaries are excited to welcome recreational customers into their stores. Here are just a few of the dispensaries that received retail license approvals:
AYR Wellness
With three locations in Ohio, AYR Wellness is commencing adult use sales within the state today. The company also boasts a variety of retail locations in Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, each featuring a portfolio of brands all under the AYR Wellness umbrella.
These are the Ohio retail locations now accepting recreational consumers:
- Dayton (4918 Airway Rd, Dayton, OH 45431)
- Goshen (6722 OH-132, Goshen, OH 45122)
- Woodmere (27900 Chagrin Blvd, Woodmere, OH 44122)
Curaleaf
Curaleaf‘s Newark location is now open for both adult-use and medical patients. Additionally, adults over the age of 21 will be able to purchase the company’s cannabis products from third-party state-licensed dispensaries across the state. Curaleaf’s other Ohio location, Cuyahoga Falls, has been approved to open to recreational customers on Wednesday, August 7, the company states.
Curaleaf Newark is located at 1150 N 21st St, Newark, OH 43055.
Zen Leaf
With a total of five retail locations in Ohio, four of Zen Leaf‘s dispensaries are now accepting adult use sales. Its Newark location is expected to follow suit, pending approval from state officials. Parent company Verano will also open a sixth Zen Leaf dispensary in Antwerp, Ohio, located within a 30-minute drive of Ft Wayne, Indiana, near the state border.
These are the four Ohio locations now accepting recreational consumers:
- Dayton (5604 Airway Rd, Riverside, OH 45431)
- Cincinnati (8420 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45216)
- Bowling Green (1155 N Main St, Bowling Green, OH 43402)
- Canton (3224 Cleveland Avenue NW, Canton, OH 44709)
