Ohio voters approved recreational cannabis in November 2023 (Issue 2), with personal possession becoming legal December 7, 2023 and retail sales beginning June 2024. Ohio has a large and rapidly growing market.
2.5 oz flower
Active
6 plants per person, 12 per household
Limited
Medical Patients
90-day supply
as recommended by physician
Recreational (21+)
2.5 oz
flower
15g concentrate; 500mg edibles
Home Cultivation Permitted
Plant limit: 6 plants per person, 12 per household
Must be 21+
Card Cost
$50/year
Renewal
Annual
Processing Time
30 days
Dispensaries
200+
Legalized
2023
Sales Started
2024
Age Requirement
21+
Purchase Limit
2.5 oz per transaction
Delivery
Not allowed
Public Consumption
Prohibited.
Limited protections.
Ohio does not have strong employment protections for cannabis users. Employers may maintain drug-free workplace policies.
DUI laws apply. No per se THC limit — impairment standard.
2023: Issue 2 approved November 7
2023: Personal possession legal December 7
2024: Retail sales launched June
Official State Resource
Always verify current laws with the official state cannabis authority.