"Recreational Marijuana Legalized in Ohio: What's Next and What to Avoid"

Ohio has become the 24th state to legalize recreational marijuana, but there are several restrictions and delays in place. While individuals over 21 can possess a limited amount of cannabis, there are currently no authorized sellers, and licenses for retailers won't be processed until June. It may be late summer or early fall before legal sales begin. Transporting marijuana across state lines is illegal, and ordering it through the mail is prohibited by federal law. The Ohio Senate is proposing modifications to the law, including increasing the sales tax and outlining advertising parameters. Governor Mike DeWine urges the quick granting of licenses to prevent an expanding black market. Ohioans can currently grow up to six plants individually or a dozen plants for households, but the Senate is seeking to limit it to six plants per household.