Statistics from the National Poison Data System show a sharp rise in young children ingesting cannabis edibles. In 2017, there were 207 reported cases of children under 6 consuming edibles; by 2021, that number had surged to more than 3,000 cases.
December 20, 2024, Press Release from the Ohio Department of Commerce’s Division of Cannabis Control (DCC): Columbus, Ohio – For many Ohioans, the busy holiday season is a time for gatherings with family and loved ones of all ages. The Ohio Department of Commerce’s Division of Cannabis Control (DCC) reminds adults of the extreme danger that improperly stored cannabis can pose to children if accessed and consumed.
August 28, 2024, Press Release from the Ohio Department of Commerce: COLUMBUS, Ohio – The beginning of football season also means the beginning of tailgating season in parking lots across Ohio. Before gameday arrives, the Ohio Department of Commerce's Divisions of Liquor Control and Cannabis Control remind Ohioans to make safe, responsible and legal decisions regarding the use of alcohol and cannabis leading up to kickoff. Tailgaters should always adhere to Ohio’s underage and open container laws. Ohioans cannot legally consume alcohol in public places that are outside of a liquor permit holder’s premises or the boundaries of a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) during its active hours.
August 9, 2024, Press Release from the Ohio Department of Commerce, Division of Cannabis Control: COLUMBUS, Ohio – With the start of non-medical cannabis sales in Ohio on Aug. 6, the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Cannabis Control urges all Ohioans over the age of 21 to be responsible and safe if they make the individual choice to use cannabis products. Given the introduction of non-medical cannabis into the marketplace and the unknown effect these products can have on Ohio adults, the Division encourages consumers to proceed with care and caution to ensure they do not put themselves, as well as others, at risk while consuming.
August 6th was a day that many people in Ohio have been waiting for as the sale of recreational marijuana is now legal. About a dozen people were in line as the doors opened at Backroad Wellness on Lima's east side. The dispensary received its dual license from the state and is set to meet the needs of those wanting the recreational use of marijuana. They can only sell to individuals 21 years and older with a valid driver's license. You must present an ID before you can enter the facility and you are then escorted to the sales floor where team members assist you in choosing products suited for you.
August 5, 2024, Press Release from the Ohio Department of Commerce, Division of Cannabis Control: COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Cannabis Control (DCC) will issue its first set of dual-use Certificates of Operation (COO) to 98 eligible dispensaries across the state tomorrow, Aug. 6. This comes more than a month in advance of the Sept. 7 deadline as outlined in the initiated statute passed by Ohio voters in November 2023.
Medical marijuana dispensaries around the state are expected to get approval on Tuesday to begin selling both medical marijuana and to people over 21 for recreational use.
July 18, 2024, Press Release from the Ohio Department of Commerce: COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Cannabis Control (DCC) has issued a consumer alert regarding cannabis products containing Delta-8 THC that feature packaging appealing to children. This comes on the heels of cease-and-desist letters issued July 16 by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to five companies for utilizing packaging that imitates food items popular with young people. The letter orders the companies to immediately stop marketing these products to children.
June 10 Press Release from Ohio Department of Commerce and ODNR: (COLUMBUS, Ohio) - As Ohioans prepare for fun and adventure during the upcomi…