2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 4 cities in Franklin County, Ohio.
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Ohio Issue 2 (November 2023) legalized recreational cannabis for adults 21-plus, including home cultivation of up to 6 plants per individual or 12 per household under ORC 3780.29. Franklin County follows state law. Plants must be grown in a secure, enclosed area not visible from public spaces.
Cannabis dispensaries in Franklin County are licensed by the Ohio Division of Cannabis Control under ORC 3780. Local jurisdictions may regulate zoning and location. Columbus allows dispensaries in commercial zones with distance buffers from schools, churches, parks, and daycare centers (500-1,000 feet typical).
4 cities in Franklin County have their own cannabis regulations rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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