The Ohio Division of Cannabis Control has proposed allowing medical marijuana dispensaries to apply for dual-use licenses to sell both medical and recreational cannabis. This move comes as lawmakers continue to debate the future of the state's cannabis program.
What is a dispensary? Going to a dispensary is like entering a specialized store for cannabis. dispensaries share similarities with traditional pharmacies, but with a focus on providing access to medical marijuana products for patients with qualifying conditions.
Lawmakers have yet to bring changes to Ohio's new marijuana law over the finish line. The Ohio Senate passed a bill in December with major revisions to the state's medical cannabis program, but the House has yet to take action.
Ohio regulators have released proposed rules for the state's pending recreational marijuana program and are seeking public comment. These rules will shape how dispensaries operate and what products they can offer to consumers.
Days after the state's GOP-controlled Senate advanced legislation to undo key provisions of the cannabis initiative – including delaying the start of sales and restricting access for certain patients – advocates are pushing back against the changes.
This story is featured in CityBeat's April 19 print edition. In order to better understand what specific issues medical marijuana users face, it is important to listen to their experiences and advocate for their needs in the industry.
Issue 2 is an initiated statute, which means it will become part of state law in 30 days. But lawmakers have power to change it, leading to uncertainty for dispensaries and consumers alike.
Ohio's recreational marijuana program remains in limbo as consumers wait for sales to begin and wonder if lawmakers will change the rules. This uncertainty has created challenges for businesses looking to enter the industry and for patients seeking access to medical cannabis.
Workers Unanimously Vote to Organize the Booming Industry in Columbus, Ohio – With 95 percent of eligible workers participating, budtenders at dispensaries have voted to form a union. This move highlights the growing labor movement within the cannabis industry and the need for workers' rights to be protected.
