Recreational cannabis Legalized in Ohio, But 56 Towns Will Ban Sales
Ohio’s voters legalized recreational cannabis, allowing adults 21 and older to possess, grow, and purchase cannabis. However, despite this change, 56 towns in the state have passed bans on selling recreational cannabis. According to Ohio State Uni Moritz College of Law, these bans will be enforced in select areas, which comprise about 3% of Ohio’s 924 total cities and townships. Some towns banning sales include Beavercreek, Kettering, West Chester Township, and Strongsville.
While most towns are preparing for the opening of recreational dispensaries by the summer or early fall of 2024, some localities are opting for short-term bans, ranging from a few months to up to a year, while others may maintain their restrictions longer.
Ohio joins the growing list of states that have legalized recreational cannabis, but unlike New Mexico, Maryland, Rhode Island, and Minnesota—where localities can’t ban cannabis businesses—Ohio towns have the authority to impose these prohibitions. However, recreational cannabis sales will continue in many parts of the state, providing legal access to adult-use cannabis.
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