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.

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.