This week, Ohio approved adult-use cannabis sales as part of a 2023 ballot measure, with sales anticipated to start mid-June. Ohioans age 21 and over can now legally purchase cannabis across the state. In December, a law was enacted allowing people to grow and possess cannabis, but with no legal avenues to purchase it.
Concerns about black market sales of cannabis
Gov. Mike DeWine and some Republicans sought swift action to prevent black market sales.
Jim Canepa, cannabis control superintendent for the Ohio Department of Commerce, said after years of experience in liquor control, his role is to fairly and responsibly permit folks who grow, process, sell and test cannabis.
"My focus right now is really on coming up with the rules that are required and set forth, and the timeline set forth, in the initiated statute," Canepa explained. "They (have until) June 7 to have the applications ready, and September 7 to start issuing permits."
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