Ohio Cannabis Laws and Regulations

Medical cannabis is legal in Ohio. The state's medical marijuana program was approved in 2016 and became operational in 2019. As of 2024, adult-use (recreational) cannabis has also been legalized in Ohio, with the law taking effect in late 2023.

Medical Marijuana Card Process

Step 1

Obtain a recommendation from a certified physician.

Medical Eligibility & Consultation Options

  • AIDS/HIV
  • Alzheimer's disease
  • Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
  • Cancer
  • Chronic traumatic encephalopathy
  • Crohn's disease
  • Epilepsy or other seizure disorder
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Glaucoma
  • Hepatitis C
  • Inflammatory bowel disease
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Pain (chronic, severe, or intractable)
  • Parkinson's disease
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Sickle cell anemia
  • Spinal cord disease or injury
  • Tourette syndrome
  • Traumatic brain injury
  • Ulcerative colitis
  • Ohio allows telemedicine for medical cannabis consultations, including for initial certifications and renewals.

Step 2

Register with the Ohio Medical Marijuana Control Program.

Step 3

Pay the application fee and submit required documentation.

Patient Registration & Eligibility Requirements

  • Valid Ohio driver's license or state ID
  • Proof of residency
  • Physician recommendation
  • Application fee ($50 for patients, $25 for caregivers as of 2024; veterans and low-income individuals may qualify for reduced fees)
  • Visit the Ohio Medical Marijuana Control Program website
  • Complete the online application
  • Upload required documents, including physician recommendation
  • Pay the application fee
  • Await approval (processing time typically 2-4 weeks)
  • Obtain a new recommendation from a certified physician
  • Submit a renewal application online
  • Pay the renewal fee ($50 for patients, $25 for caregivers as of 2024)
  • Renew annually

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