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Latest Estimate Says Ohio Medical Marijuana Could Be on Shelves Jan. 15

Ohio’s medical marijuana program was supposed to be fully operational Sept. 8.

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January 4, 2019

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Ailing Ohioans awaiting medical marijuana relief can circle Jan. 15 on their calendars--the latest estimate of when product will be on shelves.

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