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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Representatives from the state’s only fully licensed medical marijuana dispensary and testing lab each said Jan. 15 was around the time they expected to be up and running. Ohio’s medical marijuana program was supposed to be fully operational Sept. 8.

Twenty-one conditions can qualify someone for medical marijuana--from cancer to a spinal cord disease or injury.

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Curaleaf Opens 3rd Ohio Cannabis Dispensary in Lima

The company’s newest retail facility features drive-through pick-up and expanded access for medical patients and adult-use customers.

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Trulieve-Branded Cannabis Dispensary Opening in Ohio

Harvest Grows will operate the company’s branded retail facility in Lorain under a licensing agreement.

The new Trulieve-branded dispensary, located at 7420 Oak Point Road, will be open 9 a.m. – 9 p.m., seven days a week, offering walk-in and express pickup service.

TerrAscend Acquires Ohio Dispensary, Entering 6th State Market

The company’s acquisition is expected to be immediately accretive on an EBITDA and cash-flow basis.

Firelands Scientific Opens 6th Ohio Dispensary – The Landing Berea

The opening marks the first cannabis retail facility in Berea, establishing a new access point on Cleveland’s southwest side.

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Ohio Senate Passes Bill to Limit Hemp Product Sales to Licensed Dispensaries, Liquor Stores

The legislation aims to take hemp-derived THC products out of gas stations and smoke shops and require buyers to be 21 years or older.

Ohio state Sen. Steve Huffman discusses legislation to regulate hemp-derived THC sales on April 30 in Columbus.

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The family-owned cannabis business is expanding its retail presence to the Cleveland area.

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The company’s new retail facility between Cincinnati and Dayton will be the first licensed cannabis store in the local community.

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Green Thumb Opens 6th Ohio RISE Dispensary in Whitehall

The cannabis company’s new retail facility in the Columbus area will donate its opening profits to Homes for Families.

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Story Cannabis Co. Opens 4th Ohio Dispensary in Cleveland

The new retail facility in Cuyahoga County features all of the company’s amenities for adult-use customers and medical patients.

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Preparation, cleanliness, positive relationships with inspectors, and knowledge of regulations can help ensure compliant operations.

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Trulieve Opening 5th Ohio Dispensary in Columbus

The cannabis company’s new Franklin County retail location will host a grand opening celebration on Feb. 21.

Trulieve's new Columbus dispensary, located at 601 South High St., will be open 8 a.m.–9 p.m., seven days a week, offering walk-in and express pickup service.

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