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Ohio Cannabis Legal Status (2026)

Permitted: Recreational cannabis is legal in Ohio for adults 21 and older (Issue 2, effective December 2023; retail sales began August 2024).

PermittedVerified Jul 13, 2026

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Recreational cannabis is legal in Ohio for adults 21 and older (Issue 2, effective December 2023; retail sales began August 2024). SB 56 amendments took effect March 20, 2026, and a medical program also operates.

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