{"id":38119,"date":"2025-03-13T06:00:19","date_gmt":"2025-03-13T10:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/?p=38119"},"modified":"2026-03-23T07:12:22","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T11:12:22","slug":"ohios-medical-marijuana-card-why-its-still-worth-having","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/ohios-medical-marijuana-card-why-its-still-worth-having\/","title":{"rendered":"Ohio\u2019s Medical Marijuana Card: Why It\u2019s Still Worth Having"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s been a little over a year since Ohio became the 24th state to legalize adult-use cannabis. This change officially launched on <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">December 7, 2023, after Issue 2 was approved by voters in the previous November. The first licensed <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/when-will-recreational-dispensaries-open-in-ohio\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sales of Ohio recreational cannabis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> later began on August 6, 2024.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, even in the short amount of time recreational marijuana has been legal in Ohio, changes to the recreational program have been sought out \u2014and now, even more significant changes affecting this program are being proposed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this article, you\u2019ll see how Ohio\u2019s recreational program has been going since legalization &#8211; and why an Ohio medical marijuana card is still worth having.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Ohio\u2019s History of Legalizing Marijuana Medically<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ohio&#8217;s medical marijuana legalization journey began in 2016 after a rejected ballot measure by then-Attorney General Mike DeWine. Despite this, Governor Kasich signed the bill into law, making Ohio the 25th state to legalize medical cannabis.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The program finally became operational in 2018, allowing patients with qualifying conditions access to cannabis in forms like oils and edibles\u2014though home cultivation was still prohibited.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By December 2023, over 410,000 patients were registered, setting the stage for Ohio\u2019s recreational marijuana legalization in 2023.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>The Current Recreational Cannabis Program in Ohio: How It\u2019s Going a Year Later<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ohio\u2019s recreational cannabis program, launched in August 2024, has been a notable success. In the first five days of legal sales, the state generated over $11.5 million in revenue, distributing over 1,200 pounds of marijuana flower and more than 170,000 cannabis products.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This surge in sales reaffirms the strong demand for recreational cannabis in Ohio, and it has already become a major revenue source for the state.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As of early 2025, around 128 municipalities, representing about 15% of the state\u2019s population, have placed moratoriums on cannabis businesses. This essentially limits access to recreational cannabis in those regions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The program has been well-received by Ohioans, with its economic benefits aiding community initiatives and education. The successful legalization of recreational cannabis in Ohio will hopefully serve as an example for other states considering legalization.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Currently, in Ohio, recreational marijuana use is legal for adults 21 and older, but with some key restrictions:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Possession<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Adults can possess up to 2.5 ounces of cannabis or 15 grams of extract.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cultivation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Up to six plants per household can be grown, or twelve if multiple adults live there.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Forms<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Available as flowers, extracts, edibles, oils, and other product forms.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Use Restrictions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: No public use or consumption in vehicles.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Workplace<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Employers can enforce drug-free policies, affecting employees even if cannabis is legal under state law.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Sales<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Only licensed dispensaries can sell marijuana to adults with valid ID.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Taxes:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Cannabis purchases are subject to an excise tax, affecting costs.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Changes on the Horizon: Potentially Major Reform of Recreational Cannabis Laws in Ohio<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ohio\u2019s recreational cannabis program is still evolving, with lawmakers debating reforms through Senate Bill 56 (SB 56). This bill revises the Issue 2 law approved by voters in November 2023. SB 56 has already been revised from its original reform proposals, now called the SB 56 Substitute.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It introduces expungement provisions for past convictions and aims to merge the medical and recreational cannabis programs. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While supporters argue it provides more control, critics warn some items on the bill could limit local funding and consumer freedoms.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are the key proposed reforms in SB 56 compared to Issue 2, according to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/moritzlaw.osu.edu\/faculty-and-research\/drug-enforcement-and-policy-center\/research-and-grants\/policy-and-data-analyses\/cannabis-crossroads\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ohio\u2019s Drug Enforcement and Policy Center:<\/span><\/a><\/h4>\n<h3><strong>Taxation &amp; Revenue Allocation<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><b>Issue 2:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 10% excise tax, revenue split between social equity programs (36%), local governments (36%), and substance abuse programs (25%).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>SB 56 (Original):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Increased excise tax to 15% and redirected all revenue to the state\u2019s General Revenue Fund.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>SB 56 (Substitute):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Restores the 10% tax and keeps the original revenue allocation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Licensing &amp; Cultivation<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><b>Issue 2:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Allowed Level I, II, and III cultivator licenses, with 40 social equity licenses.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>SB 56 (Original &amp; Substitute):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Eliminates Level III licenses, reducing small-scale cultivation opportunities. A Level III adult-use cultivator license allows the holder to grow, distribute, and sell cannabis to other licensed businesses. However, it does not permit cultivation for personal or household use.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Issue 2:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> No cap on dispensary licenses, with periodic market reviews.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>SB 56:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Caps dispensaries at 350 statewide and removes rules limiting individual license ownership.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Home Cultivation &amp; Use Restrictions<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><b>Issue 2:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Allowed 6 plants per person (12 per household).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>SB 56:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Maintains home cultivation but bans gifting plants to others.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Issue 2:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> No restrictions on where cannabis can be smoked.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>SB 56:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Ban smoking in public spaces and only allow it in private residences.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>THC Limits &amp; Product Regulations<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><b>Issue 2:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Allowed THC levels up to 35% for plant products and 90% for extracts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>SB 56:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Reduces THC limits to 35% for plant material and 70% for extracts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>SB 56:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Introduces strict advertising and packaging restrictions and requires state approval of marketing materials, making things more challenging for dispensaries\u2014especially for smaller businesses.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Social Equity &amp; Expungement Provisions<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><b>Issue 2:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Created a Cannabis Social Equity and Jobs Fund and granted 40 social equity licenses.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>SB 56 (Original):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Eliminated the social equity fund and licenses.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>SB 56 (Substitute):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Restores the fund but removes the detailed social equity program structure.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Issue 2:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> No expungement provisions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>SB 56 (Substitute):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Allows expungement for past low-level marijuana offenses (possession under 2.5 oz or 15g hashish).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Local Government Control<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><b>Issue 2:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Allowed municipalities to ban new dispensaries but protected existing businesses.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>SB 56:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Expand local control, letting municipalities limit or ban cannabis businesses, even those already operating.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In mid-February 2025, Ohio lawmakers heard over two hours of testimony on Senate Bill 56, which proposed significant changes to the state\u2019s recreational marijuana law. Most speakers opposed the bill, arguing it went against the will of voters who approved legalization in November 2023.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ACLU of Ohio and cannabis advocates argue that Senate Bill 56 disregards voter approval and prioritizes government benefits over consumers. They believe the bill will financially favor the government while negatively impacting consumers\u2019 rights and access to cannabis.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Senator Steve Huffman, who sponsors the bill, insists it focuses on improving government efficiency, ensuring consumer safety, and maintaining access to legal cannabis.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Senate General Government Committee postponed a scheduled vote on the bill, with lawmakers planning to revisit the issues.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While Senate Bill 56 may or may not pass, it&#8217;s likely not the end of some lawmakers trying to change the regulations regarding recreational cannabis in Ohio.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Benefits of Obtaining or Retaining a Medical Marijuana Card in Ohio<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although recreational cannabis is legal in Ohio, there are still significant advantages for those who obtain or renew their medical marijuana card.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These benefits will remain in effect even if future reforms impose restrictions on the state&#8217;s recreational cannabis laws. These benefits include:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Higher Possession Limits:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical marijuana patients in Ohio can possess up to a 90-day supply of cannabis. A 90-day supply is defined as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Dry Flower<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 9 oz. (254.7 g) of plant material<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Topicals:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 26.55g of THC content in patches, lotions, creams, or ointments<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Edibles &amp; Tinctures:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 9.9g of THC content in oil, tincture, capsule, or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/edibles\/11-hydroxy-thc\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">edible<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> form for oral administration<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Vaporization Oils:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 53.1g of THC content in medical marijuana oil for vaporization.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ohio MMJ cardholders can even visit multiple dispensaries in a single day as long as their total purchases do not exceed their 45-day allotment. This is significantly higher than the limits set for recreational users, who can only possess 2.5 ounces and have the same 2.5-ounce daily limit on cannabis purchases.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Saving Money and Lower Sales Taxes:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical cannabis is exempt from the 10% excise tax applied to recreational marijuana, making it more affordable for patients. Ohio Medical Marijuana patients are only subject to the standard state and local sales taxes, typically ranging from 5.25% to 7.50%.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because of the higher amount of cannabis possession allowed, buying in bulk when dispensaries run deals or specials can also help medical marijuana consumers save significant money in the long run and can make fewer trips to dispensaries.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>More Dispensary Options:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15% of the state\u2019s population has placed moratoriums on recreational cannabis businesses, limiting access to recreational cannabis in those regions. Medical cardholders have many more options for where they can buy cannabis products.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Priority at Dispensaries<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>:<\/strong> <\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some dispensaries offer a discount of 15% or more off the total bill every visit for medical cardholders only.\u00a0 Ohio dispensaries may also have separate lines and waiting periods for those who are purchasing recreationally versus medically. Typically, medical marijuana patients will be served first and have minimal or no wait times compared to those there to purchase marijuana recreationally.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Access to Medical-Grade Products<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>:<\/strong> <\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">State-licensed dispensaries provide a broader selection of medical-grade cannabis products designed for specific medical conditions. These specialized products may not be available at recreational dispensaries.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Legal Protections<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>:<\/strong> <\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical marijuana patients in Ohio benefit from extra legal protections, including more safeguards against adverse employment actions and certain legal issues related to marijuana use.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Age Restrictions<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>:<\/strong> <\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While recreational cannabis is restricted to those 21 and older, medical marijuana patients can be younger if they have a qualifying condition and a recommendation from a licensed MMJ doctor.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>How to Obtain a Medical Marijuana Card in Ohio<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fortunately, there is a wide range of conditions that qualify Ohioans for a medical marijuana card, listed on the <a href=\"https:\/\/med.ohio.gov\/for-the-public\/medical-marijuana\/covered-conditions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ohio medical marijuana program<\/a> site.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The process for obtaining a medical marijuana card is simple, starting with a consultation with a licensed doctor, followed by state registration for your card.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cost for a full medical evaluation, consultation with a licensed Ohio practitioner, and medical marijuana certification is only $199\u2014which will pay itself back quickly in purchase cost and tax savings at the dispensary from being a medical cannabis cardholder. You can also receive a discount for signing up with a friend or family member, bringing the total to $379 for both. An additional state application fee of $0.01 is also required.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Veriheal can help you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/ohio\/\">find a medical marijuana doctor<\/a> and give you more details on the process for obtaining a medical marijuana card in Ohio.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Final Takeaways<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite the recent legalization of recreational cannabis in Ohio, keeping or obtaining a medical marijuana card continues to offer valuable benefits. Patients enjoy higher possession limits, tax savings with lower excise rates, priority access at dispensaries, and the availability of specialized medical-grade products.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These advantages are vital amidst ongoing changes to Ohio&#8217;s recreational cannabis program.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s been a little over a year since Ohio became the 24th state to legalize adult-use cannabis. This change officially launched on December 7, 2023, after Issue 2 was approved by voters in the previous November. The first licensed sales of Ohio recreational cannabis later began on August 6, 2024. 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