Ohio Doubles Adult Cannabis Purchase Limits Ahead of Lawmaker Changes

Ohio is set to increase the daily recreational marijuana purchase limit from 1 ounce to 2.5 ounces of dried flower starting June 4, reflecting the state's confidence that the market can support both medical patients and adult-use consumers. The Ohio Division of Cannabis Control (DCC) clarified that only dried cannabis plant material for vaporization counts toward the 2.5-ounce limit, while other products count toward a 15,000 mg total THC cap for non-medical consumers. Medical marijuana patients' purchase limits remain unchanged, with dispensaries required to prioritize their supply and maintain adequate inventory. Concurrently, Ohio lawmakers are nearing consensus on Senate Bill 56, which would modify cannabis laws by imposing THC potency limits, allowing sharing of products, and permitting smoking at certain outdoor concerts while maintaining restrictions on public use. Lawmakers aim to finalize changes by the end of June, potentially combining SB 56 with House Bill 160 to balance THC restrictions and home growing allowances. These developments signal Ohio's ongoing effort to refine and expand its adult-use cannabis framework while ensuring patient access and regulatory compliance.