LIST | Where to buy recreational marijuana in Ohio and rules for purchase and use (2024)

98 Ohio dispensaries were certified on Tuesday to start selling recreational marijuana. Here's a list - plus the rules for purchasing and using cannabis.

OHIO, USA — The sale of recreational marijuana has officially begun in Ohio after the Ohio Division of Cannabis Control gave Certificates of Operation to 98 dispensaries in the state Tuesday.

The DCC said the certificates do not necessarily mean non-medical sales will begin immediately at every dispensary. Each licensee must determine when to start sales based on staffing, stock and other factors.

So what dispensaries received their dual-use certificates to begin selling recreational marijuana to those 21 and over? Here's the list.

AKRON

Bloom Medicinals: 737 East North St.
Culture Cannabis Club: 1568 E Archwood Ave.
The Botanist: 46 South Summit St.

ASHTABULA

Italian Herbs: 2712 West Prospect Road

ATHENS

Debbie's Dispensary: 544 Richland Ave.

BEAVERCREEK

Trulieve Beavercreek Dispensary: 4370 Tonawanda Trail

BEDFORD

Amplify: 22803 Rockside Road

BOWLING GREEN

Zen Leaf Bowling Green: 1155 N. Main St.
Nectar: 1011 S. Main St.

CAMBRIDGE

Backroad Wellness: 5748 Glenn Highway

CANTON

The Citizen by Klutc: 401 Cherry Ave. NE
The Botanist: 3840 Greentree Ave. SW
Zen Leaf Canton: 3224 Cleveland Ave. NW
Ohio Cannabis Company: 4016 Greentree SW

CHILLICOTHE

Sunnyside: 1641 N. Bridge St.

CINCINNATI

The Landing Dispensary: 4029 Smith Road
Beyond Hello: 693 Old State Route 74
Sunnyside: 5149 Kennedy Ave.
Zen Leaf Cincinnati: 8420 Vine St.
Nectar: 3405 Werk Road
OPA: 830 Reedy St.
Verilife: 5431 Ridge Ave.
The Forest Cincinnati: 4412 Mt. Carmel Tobasco Road

CLEVELAND

Therapy Medical Cannabis: 13429 Lakewood Heights Boulevard
The Botanist: 3865 Lakeside Avenue East
RISE Medical Marijuana Dispensary Cleveland: 1222 Prospect Ave. E.
The Landing Dispensary: 1978 W 3rd St.
Shangri-La Dispensary: 4618 Saint Clair Ave.

CLEVELAND HEIGHTS

Amplify: 1782 Coventry Road

COLUMBUS

Bloom Medicinals: 1361 Georgesville Road
Amplify: 5304 N. Hamilton
Herbal Wellness Center Columbus: 2950 E Main St.
Terrasana: 656 Grandview Ave.
The Botanist - Columbus: 115 Vine St.
Trulieve Columbus Dispensary High Street: 2950 N. High St.
NAR Reserve: 350 E Long St.
The Landing Dispensary: 724 W Gay St.
Trulieve Medical Marijuana Dispensary: 8295 Sancus Boulevard
Verdant Creations: 1243 N. Cassady Ave.
Ascend: 23024 County Road 621

COSHOCTON

Ascend: 23024 County Road 621, Ste. 1

CUYAHOGA FALLS

FRX Health Of Cuyahoga Falls: 1682 State Road

DAYTON

Columbia Care: 333 Wayne Ave.
AYR Dispensary: 4918 Airway Road
Green Releaf Dispensary: 3620 Germantown St.
Pure Ohio Wellness: 1875 Needmore Road

DELPHOS

Shangri-La Dispensary: 215 W. 5th St.

EAST LIVERPOOL

FRX Health: 1865 Dresden Ave.

ELYRIA

FRX Elyria Craft Cannabis Medical Dispensary: 709 Sugar Lane

EUCLID

Nectar: 21100 Saint Clair Ave.

FREMONT

Terrasana: 1800 E State St.

GARFIELD HEIGHTS

Terrasana: 10500 Antenucci Boulevard Suite 200

GOSHEN

AYR Dispensary: 6722 OH-132

HARPSTER

Ohio Cannabis Company: 17043 CH 113

HARRISON

Queen City Cannabis Medical Dispensary of Suspension Bridge: 10140 Suspension Bridge Road

HILLSBORO

Verilife: 1098 N. High St.

HURON

Firelands Scientific Dispensary: 2344 University Dr. E.

JACKSON

Herbal Wellness Center: 3 Acy Ave. Ste. A

JEFFERSONVILLE

Debbie's Dispensary: 1100 McArthur Road NW Suite 1122

KENT

Bliss Ohio: 331 E. Main St.

LAKEWOOD

RISE Dispensaries: 11818 Madison Ave.
RISE Cannabis: 18607 Detroit Ave.

LIMA

Backroad Wellness: 1503 Harding Highway

LOGAN

Columbia Care: 245 W Main St

LONDON

Pure Ohio Wellness: 920 U.S. Highway 42 NE

LORAIN

The Citizen by Klutch: 5152 Grove Ave.
RISE Medical Marijuana Dispensary Lorain: 1920 Cooper Foster Park Road W

MARENGO

Verdant Creations: 876 State Route 61

MARIETTA

Columbia Care: 414 Greene St.

MARION

Sunnyside: 326 James Way

MILFORD

Uplift: 401 Rivers Edge Drive

MONROE

Columbia Care: 300 N. Main St.
The Landing Dispensary: 1312 Hamilton-Lebanon Road
Shangri-La Dispensary: 211 Brooks Drive
Shangri-La Dispensary: 100 Clarence F. Warner Drive

MOUNT ORAB

Uplift: 101 Mercy Boulevard

NEW BOSTON

Backroad Wellness: 3210 Rhodes Ave.

NEW PHILADELPHIA

Ratio: 1145 W. High Ave.

NEWARK

Curaleaf: 150 N 21st St.

NORWOOD

Queen City Cannabis Medical Dispensary of Cincinnati: 3764 Montgomery Road

OXFORD

Consume Oxford: 3620 Southpointe Parkway
Pure Iconic: 5280 College Corner Pike

PAINESVILLE

Bloom Medicinals: 382 Blackbrook Road

PIQUA

Ohio Cannabis Company: 8866 County Road 25A N.

RAVENNA

Supergood: 554 N. Chestnut St.

RIVERSIDE

Zen Leaf Dayton: 5604 Airway Road

SANDUSKY

OPA: 6019 Milan Road
The Forest Sandusky, 5020 Milan Road

SEVEN MILE

Bloom Medicinals: 403 S. Main St.

SHERWOOD

Theory Wellness: 9915 US-127

SPRINGFIELD

Terrasana: 183 Raydo Circle
The Forest Dispensary: 1711 W. Main St.

STRUTHERS

Green Leaf Therapy: 93 S. Bridge St.

TOLEDO

RISE Dispensary Toledo: 3157 W. Sylvania Ave.

WAPAKONETA

Verilife: 502 N. Dixie Highway

WARREN

gLeaf: 2932 Youngstown Road Southeast

WAVERLY

Southern Ohio Botanicals: 15451 US Highway 23

WICKLIFFE

The Botanist: 30133 Euclid Ave.

WINTERSVILLE

Sunnyside: 180 Main St.

WOODMERE

AYR Dispensary: 27900 Chagrin Boulevard

A map of all dispensaries in Ohio can be found HERE.

RULES AT OHIO DISPENSARIES

According to the rules set forth by the Ohio Division of Cannabis Control, visitors to a dispensary must provide a valid government ID showing that they are 21 years or older to purchase recreational marijuana.

All visitors to the dispensary will obtain a visitor badge that will be displayed at all times and returned before leaving. Visitors will also be escorted and monitored by an assigned registered employee at all times.

Adults 21 and over can buy and possess up to 2.5 ounces of cannabis from a dispensary.

CAN YOU USE MARIJUANA IN PUBLIC?

The law states that recreational marijuana consumers are not allowed to use it in public. Those who use non-medical cannabis in public areas are guilty of a minor misdemeanor.

The DCC said Ohio's law prohibiting smoking or vaping in public indoor spaces also applies to marijuana.

CAN YOU DRIVE AFTER USING MARIJUANA?

According to the statute, individuals are prohibited from operating a vehicle, motor vehicle, streetcar, trackless trolley, bike, watercraft, or aircraft while using marijuana or under the influence of cannabis.

CAN YOUR EMPLOYER FIRE YOU FOR USING MARIJUANA?

The Division of Cannabis Control says the law allows employers to fire, discipline, refuse to hire, or take other "adverse employment action" against an individual due to their use, possession, or distribution of marijuana.

They also said that an employer can establish and enforce a drug testing policy, a drug-free workplace policy, or a zero-tolerance drug policy.

For the full rules, regulations and frequently asked questions provided by the Ohio Division of Cannabis Control, click HERE.

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LIST | Where to buy recreational marijuana in Ohio and rules for purchase and use (2024)

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Which dispensaries in Ohio are recreational? ›

Columbus dispensaries currently approved for recreational marijuana sales

Bloom Medicinals, 1361 Georgesville Road.
Amplify, 5304 N. ...
Herbal Wellness Center, 2950 E. Main St.
The Botanist, 115 Vine St.
Trulieve, 2950 N. High St.
NAR Reserve, 350 E. Long St.
The Landing Dispensary, 724 W. Gay St.

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What are the marijuana rules in Ohio State? ›

On November 7, 2023, Ohio voters approved a ballot initiative (known as Issue 2) to make Ohio the 24th state to legalize recreational marijuana. The newly enacted statute, which became effective on December 7, 2023, establishes Chapter 3780 within the Ohio Revised Code.

What is the difference between medical marijuana and recreational marijuana in Ohio? ›

Differences for Consumers

The age for medical marijuana is lower than the age for adult-use cannabis. Ohio charges a 10% tax on recreational marijuana that is not charged on medical cannabis products. Medical marijuana cardholders can purchase larger quantities.

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What is a 1 day supply of marijuana in Ohio? ›

Calculating day supply

Product	Day's Supply
2.83g Flower	1
5.66g Flower	2
14.15g Flower	5
28.3g Flower	10

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Can you use credit card at Ohio dispensary? ›

For payment, cash is the best option, as dispensaries are not able to accept credit card transactions so long as marijuana remains illegal under federal law. Customers can also pay with debit card, or through some third-party payment transfers, Bazzi said.

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Are Ohio dispensaries cash only? ›

Many dispensaries only accept cash and have an ATM on-site for customers who don't have any. Some stores accept debit cards or automated clearing house payments. Customers can place online orders at dispensaries, but they must pay in-store.

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Is it legal to buy recreational marijuana in Ohio? ›

Yes. An individual must be at least 21 years old to purchase, possess, grow or use non-medical cannabis.

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Do you need a card to buy marijuana in Ohio? ›

Purchase medical marijuana from a licensed Ohio dispensary. Only patients with an active registry card, an active recommendation, and their associated government-issued ID can purchase medical marijuana.

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How do dispensaries work in Ohio? ›

Ohio dispensaries can provide medical marijuana to qualified patients and designated caregivers who are 18 years of age or older. All dispensary employees must receive foundational training before dispensing medical marijuana.

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What are the two types of recreational marijuana? ›

The two main types of cannabis, sativa and indica, are used for several medicinal and recreational purposes. Sativa has primarily an energizing effect, while indica has a relaxing effect and can help you sleep.

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Can you smoke marijuana in public in Ohio? ›

No, you could get a minor misdemeanor. “Marijuana is just like consuming beer in public,” Ohio Cannabis Coalition's Tom Haren said. “If you can't smoke a cigarette somewhere, you can't smoke a joint there.” It's easier to say where you CAN smoke: private property that allows it.

What is the difference between recreational marijuana and marijuana? ›

The main difference between medical cannabis and recreational cannabis is the Cannabidiol (CBD) and Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) content, the active ingredients in marijuana. Recreational marijuana has more THC content than the medicinal CBD, THC is responsible for making users feel high.

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How much can I buy from a dispensary in Ohio? ›

90-Day Supply and 45-Day Fill Period Purchasing and Possession Limits

Authorized Form of Medical Marijuana	90-Day Supply
Flower/Plant Material	9 ounces (254.7 grams)
Oil for vaporization	53.1 grams of THC
Oil, tincture, capsule, or edible for oral administration	9.9 grams of THC

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How many ounces of marijuana can you carry in Ohio? ›

Ohio Laws and Penalties

Offense	Penalty	Max. Fine
Up to 2.5 ounces (adults 21+)	No penalty	$0
>2.5 ounces - 200 g	Felony	$ 2,500
200 - 1,000 g	Felony	$ 5,000
1,000 - 5,000 g	Felony	$ 10,000

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What's the most you can buy from a dispensary? ›

Adult-Use/Recreational Users

Adults 21+ may purchase cannabis products with no medical recommendation required. Adults 21+ can purchase up to 1 oz of cannabis per day. Adults 21+ can purchase to non-edible products with up to 1,000 mg of THC.

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Does Columbus, Ohio have recreational dispensaries? ›

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Ohio has approved 62 provisional licenses for adult-use recreational marijuana, including 31 dispensaries across the state. According to the Ohio Department of Commerce's Division of Cannabis Control, four of those dispensaries are in Columbus.

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What is a recreational dispensary? ›

A recreational dispensary is a store that sells legal cannabis for adult use. These shops are only allowed to be open for retail in states where cannabis is recreationally legal for use and sales. To purchase cannabis products at adult-use dispensaries, you must be 21 years or older.

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Which states have the most recreational dispensaries? ›

There are nearly 15,000 cannabis dispensaries in the U.S., according to the analysis. California has more dispensaries than any other state, with 3,659 dispensaries “more than double the amount in the next closed state.”

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How much do dispensaries pay in Ohio? ›

Average Medical Marijuana dispensary hourly pay ranges from approximately $15.03 per hour for Consultant to $25.00 per hour for General Manager. Salary information comes from 35 data points collected directly from employees, users, and past and present job advertisem*nts on Indeed in the past 36 months.

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