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Ohio Cannabis Legal Status (2026)

Permitted: Recreational legal for adults 21+ (Issue 2, eff.

PermittedVerified Jul 13, 2026

Recreational legal for adults 21+ (Issue 2, eff. Dec 2023; retail sales began Aug 2024). SB 56 amendments took effect March 20, 2026. Medical program also operates.

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