Cannabis Information by State: Ohio
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Licensing
Like most states, Ohio requires a state license to engage in commercial cannabis activity. The Ohio Department of Commerce regulates the Medical Marijuana Control Program (MMCP).
Categories of licenses include:
- Cultivation
- Processing
- Testing
- Dispensaries
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Regulations and Compliance
The MMCP requires all licensees to use Metrc’s seed to sale tracking system to ensure that medical cannabis and cannabis products are safely tracked and monitored prior to sale.
Companies who engage in commercial cannabis activity must use Metrc, the state-designated cannabis tracking system, to track, record, and report inventory.
Because remaining compliant includes tracking and reporting everything down to the gram, automation is essential for saving time and cutting costs. Implementing an ERP system designed for the regulations and supply chain of the cannabis industry will help your business survive and thrive.
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Metrc Certified
MaxQ Cannabis is a Metrc certified solution
Packaging and Labeling
The MMCP defines packaging and labeling requirements for medical marijuana processors. These requirements include:
- Listing cannabinoid content on every product,
- Displaying the net weight of the product and the values for THC, THCA, CBD, and CBDA
- Including a list of all ingredients on the product label
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Business and Advertising
Marketing and advertisements from dispensaries cannot:
- Include claims related to the safety or efficacy of marijuana unless supported by substantial evidence
- Be attractive to children or include images or designs that resemble cartoon or fictional character
- Give the impression that marijuana is legal other than for authorized medical use
- Be promoted with a website that does not include and age affirmation of at least 18 years old
- Contain false or misleading statements, claims, design, or images
- Be placed within 500 feet of a prohibited location or in a place that targets or is attractive to children
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*Disclaimer: Cannabis laws vary by state and are subject to frequent changes. This article is intended to provide general information and is not a substitute for legal counsel or binding business advice. Please consider consulting a Ohio lawyer for more information.
