Cannabis Regulations in Newark, OH (2026)
2 verified cannabis regulations for Newark, Ohio, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Home Cultivation
Ohio Issue 2 (effective December 7, 2023) lets adults 21+ grow up to 6 cannabis plants per individual or 12 per residence with multiple adults, on private property out of public view. Newark has not opted out of personal cultivation.
Newark Adult-Use Cannabis Home Grow Rules
Some RestrictionsDispensary Zoning
Newark allows licensed adult-use and medical cannabis dispensaries subject to the city's Zoning Code commercial-district standards. State law (Ohio R.C. 3780.13) requires dispensaries to be at least 500 feet from schools, public libraries, public playgrounds, and public parks.
Newark Cannabis Dispensary Zoning
Some RestrictionsLooking for Licking County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Newark city rules.
Cannabis Regulations in Licking County →