COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Starting this week, Ohioans have new limits on purchasing recreational marijuana.
As of Monday, Ohio’s adult-use market has limitations on various recreational cannabis products. The changes affect most methods of ingesting cannabis and may force dispensaries to remove many higher-potency options from their shelves. See previous coverage of cannabis in Ohio in the video player above.
“As the regulatory landscape evolves, Thrive will continue to adapt alongside our brand partners to meet state requirements and best serve our customers,” Howard Schacter, spokesperson for Thrive Dispensaries in Tiffin and Columbus, said. “That includes working with our brand partners on compliant product offerings and exploring discounts where permitted, under the state’s mandate.”
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The rules limit plant material, or flower, to no more than one ounce per package, or 28.3 grams. Plant material refers to dried cannabis plant, which is typically ground and smoked. Last year, state data showed Ohioans bought more flower than any other product. Many dispensaries already only offered up to one ounce, so the change will affect fewer stores…