Ohio Weed Archives

Ohio CBD Store Owners Oppose Bill That Would Move Hemp Products to Marijuana Dispensaries

An Ohio Senate bill would remove intoxicating hemp products from CBD stores, convenience stores, smoke shops, or gas stations.

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal March 26, 2025April 28, 2025

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Despite Some Perks, Ohio Has Seen 30% Drop in Medical Marijuana Patients Since Recreational Weed Legalized

Convenience, cost and anonymity are the driving factors

by Doug Guth March 21, 2025August 11, 2025

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Ohio Cannabis Advocates Say Proposed Issue 2 Revisions Would Drive Customers to Michigan, Black Market

The Statehouse is debating adding further restrictions to recreational marijuana while Gov. Mike DeWine has proposed hiking taxes

by Doug Guth March 10, 2025July 3, 2025

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Ohio House Republicans Introduce Their Own Proposal to Rewrite State’s Recreational Marijuana Law

The Ohio House Republican version would keep home grow and tax levels the same, but reduce THC levels and redirect most of the tax revenue

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal March 7, 2025June 28, 2025

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Ohioans Rail Against Republican Bill to Rewrite Marijuana Law Passed by Voters

The bill would reduce legal THC levels and further limit home grow, among other restrictions

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal February 19, 2025March 13, 2025

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Ohio GOP Proposal Seeks to Change Voter-Passed Marijuana Law With Higher Tax, Lower THC Levels

It would also cut the number of home grow plants from 12 to six. “The people did vote for home grow,” sponsor Ohio Sen. Steve Huffman said, noting there’s fears home grow fuels the black market

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal February 3, 2025March 24, 2025

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Ohio Republican Lawmakers Again Seek to Override Voters on Legal Weed Law in Blatant Cash-Grab

A new Ohio Senate bill would raise weed taxes by 50%, restrict potency, and limit home grow

by David Dewitt, Ohio Capital Journal January 31, 2025June 4, 2025

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When Will Pre-Rolled Joints Be Available at Ohio Dispensaries?

Soon, but providers getting ready to offer pre-rolled cannabis are still waiting on state clearance

by Doug Guth January 28, 2025June 29, 2025

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Ohio Recreational Marijuana Sales Topped $242 Million in 2024

But the Statehouse could still try to limit home grow, lower THC levels, up the tax rate, and change how revenue is collected

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal January 7, 2025February 28, 2025

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Ohio Cannabis Prices Could Come Down in 2025

Ohioans are paying $210 for an ounce of marijuana on average, while prices hover around $80 in Michigan. The inflated price point stems from the state’s slow rollout, among other reasons

by Doug Guth December 23, 2024June 2, 2025

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Ohio Bill Would Crack Down on Intoxicating Hemp Products

Delta-8 and delta-9 products available at gas stations and convenience stores are currently not regulated

by Doug Guth November 26, 2024June 22, 2025

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What Would Cannabis Rescheduling Mean for Ohio’s Green Economy?

Local proponents say it would mean more jobs, more federal funding for research, easier access to startup capital and an ease to banking restrictions currently in place

by Doug Guth November 12, 2024February 26, 2025