Ohio recently became the 25th state to legalize the regulated use and sale of medical marijuana. Because medical marijuana has yet to be legalized on the Federal level, each state to implement a medical marijuana policy has had to craft its own nuanced laws on its use and distribution. Before being permitted to prescribe this substance, doctors in Ohio must complete training and …
Many things to consider with the new Medical Marijuana industry in Ohio
When a new industry forms out of the ether like cannabis has, it takes some time for the people to wrap their head around it not only being legal for medial use, but now the brainstorming and idea stages are in full swing with many Ohio entrepreneurs hoping to cash in on Ohio’s new medical marijuana green rush. But first …
Ohio Supreme Court Weighs MMJ Rule Change for Lawyers
The Ohio Supreme Court signaled last Wednesday it might rewrite its ethics rules to permit lawyers in the state to help medical marijuana businesses, a move that would no doubt be welcomed by MMJ entrepreneurs and attorneys. Earlier this month, the Ohio state supreme court’s Board of Professional Conduct issued a non-binding but influential advisory opinion warning that lawyers who counsel …
Ohio implements it’s budget for the new medical marijuana program
The Ohio budget of $1.8 million, for their new medical marijuana program has been delivered to the regulators who will oversee and license the new industry. The Ohio Department of Commerce and the state’s pharmacy board – the two agencies in charge of licensing MMJ firms – requested the money. The commerce department, which will license growers, processors and testing …
How to Find Ohio Doctors Who can Prescribe Medical Marijuana?
This past June, Ohio joined the ranks of states like Oregon and California, legalizing the medical use of marijuana. Signed into law by Governor Kasich, this new law is not set to go fully into effect for at least a year, as three different government agencies – the Ohio Department of Commerce, the State Pharmacy Board and the State Medical Board – gather to …
Ohio villiage welcomes all new medical marijuana businesses
 While many cities and towns around the Cleveland area and a lot of other Ohio municipalities have recently put a 180 day ban on any type of new Ohio medical marijuana business or dispensary, the Johnstown Village Council voted 6-1 to approve a resolution not prohibiting medical dispensaries from operating in the town, WBNS-10TV reports. Village Manager Jim Lenner …
Comparing Ohio’s New Medical Marijuana Policy With Other States
 Recently Ohio joined the ranks of nearly half the country by legalizing the medical use of cannabis. Let’s take a look at the specifics of Ohio’s medical marijuana law and compare its language to that of the laws in other states where medical marijuana has been legalized. Ohio’s Medical Marijuana law Versus That of Other States Unlike other states where …
Ohio MMJ Market Could Generate $200M-$400M in Sales
 Ohio’s medical cannabis industry could eventually generate between $200 million and $400 million in annual retail sales via dispensaries once the market matures, according to preliminary estimates by Marijuana Business Daily. That would translate into as much as $23 million in taxes for Ohio if state sales taxes of 5.75% are applied. According to Chris Walsh, editorial director of …
Ohio Towns Move to Block Medical Cannabis Businesses
Several Ohio municipalities are moving to block marijuana businesses from opening within their borders as the state moves forward with its medical cannabis program. A few cities have put six-month moratoriums on marijuana dispensaries, growers and processors, while several others have similar legislation in the works, according to Cleveland.com. Ohio’s medical marijuana law goes into effect Sept 8, but it will …
Ohio Supreme Court: Lawyers can’t help new medical marijuana industry
 Although cannabis is now legal in Ohio for medicinal use, a panel for the state’s Supreme Court said recently that lawyers are not permitted to provide legal services for those groups and individuals interested in getting into the business of medical marijuana because cultivation, sale and use of herb still remains illegal in the eyes of the federal government. According …