Adult-use dispensaries opened in Ohio August 6, 2024 under Division of Cannabis Control licensing. Cuyahoga County cities may opt out of allowing dispensaries under ORC §3780.25 or impose zoning restrictions. Cleveland allows dispensaries in commercial zones with 500-foot school buffers. Parma, North Royalton, and several suburbs opted out entirely.
Ohio Division of Cannabis Control (OCC) licenses dispensaries under ORC §3780.10. Adult-use sales began August 6, 2024. Cuyahoga County hosts over 25 licensed dispensaries including Cleveland, Lakewood, Euclid, Bedford, and Brooklyn. Municipalities may ban adult-use dispensaries via local ordinance under ORC §3780.25 (opt-out provision). Parma, North Royalton, Strongsville, Broadview Heights, and Independence have opted out as of 2025. Cleveland allows dispensaries in commercial and industrial zones with 500 ft buffer from K-12 schools, churches, parks, and licensed daycares per CO §347A. On-site consumption remains prohibited statewide. Dispensaries must verify age 21+, comply with 10% adult-use tax plus county/city sales tax, and meet OCC security requirements including 24/7 video.
Operating without license: 5th degree felony. Cleveland zoning violation: $500/day. Sales to under 21: OCC license revocation plus criminal charges.
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