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 …
How to find doctors who can prescribe medical marijuana – and the drug itself!
Last 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 – …
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 …
Ohio seeks expert on marijuana cultivation but wants a drug-free firm
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Department of Commerce is looking to hire an expert in growing marijuana to help write the rules for future Ohio medical marijuana cultivators. But whoever gets the contract will be held to the state’s drug-free workplace policy, which currently doesn’t allow for medical marijuana use. A department spokesman couldn’t say Friday whether the chosen contractor’s …
Lakewood & other Ohio cities block medical marijuana business licenses months before any will be awarded
 COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio’s medical marijuana law is a month away from taking effect and awarding marijuana business licenses is even further down the road, but Lakewood and other communities across the state are already making moves to block marijuana businesses from starting in their communities. A handful of Ohio cities have put a six-month moratorium on licensing marijuana cultivators, processors …
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 …