<h2>Ohio Cannabis Sales Surpass $3 Billion</h2>
<p>Ohio's cannabis industry has hit a significant milestone, with total sales exceeding $3 billion as of September 6, 2025. This achievement comprises over $2 billion in medical cannabis sales and more than $785 million from recreational sales. The Ohio Division of Cannabis Control (DCC) has meticulously tracked this progress, noting a notable 8.6% growth in medical sales and an impressive 224% uptick in recreational sales compared to figures reported through December 2024. Between August 31 and September 6, the average price per 1/10oz of cannabis stood at $18.50, while per gram sales averaged $6.54.</p>
<h2>Cultivation and Processing in Ohio</h2>
<p>The DCC report provides detailed updates on Ohio's cultivation and processing landscape. The state boasts 37 cultivators, with 23 holding Level I Dual-Use Certificates and 14 with Level II Dual-Use Certificates. Additionally, 46 processors operate under Dual-Use Certification, supported by 8 testing laboratories—6 of which hold Dual-Use Certificates. Ohio's dispensaries hold 165 Dual-Use Certificates of Operation, with 547 Certificates to Recommend (CTR) for medical marijuana prescribed as of mid-August 2025. The dataset also marks the beginning of comprehensive data collection for sales of both recreational and medical raw and infused single-serving units as of mid-August 2025.</p>
<h2>Medical Cannabis Patient Overview</h2>
<p>As recorded on July 31, Ohio supports a robust medical cannabis program with 41,995 registered caregivers aiding 459,408 patients. Notably, these figures include 26,013 veterans, 26,774 individuals with indigent status, and 1,544 patients diagnosed with terminal illnesses. Currently, 1,187,632 recommendations for medical cannabis exist, covering 26 qualifying conditions such as AIDS, cancer, multiple sclerosis, and traumatic brain injury.</p>
<h2>Tracing Ohio's Cannabis Sales History</h2>
<p>In January 2025, historical sales data from December 2024 revealed that recreational cannabis sales had reached $242,167,020, while medical sales topped $2,054,345,087, culminating in a grand total of $2,296,801,457. Since its legalization in 2016, Ohio’s Medical Marijuana Control Program has been meticulously overseen by the State Medical Board of Ohio and the Ohio Department of Commerce. Following the passage of Issue 2 in November 2023, legalizing recreational cannabis, Ohio saw a gradual rollout of dispensary licenses to retail non-medical cannabis products by December 2023.</p>
<h2>Promoting Responsible Cannabis Use</h2>
<p>In a collaborative effort this August, the Ohio Department of Commerce Divisions of Liquor and Cannabis Control, alongside the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, initiated a campaign focusing on safe cannabis consumption conversations, particularly aimed at college-bound youths. Division of Cannabis Control Superintendent Jim Canepa emphasized the importance of parents discussing the responsibilities of legal adult use, warning against the risks and legal implications of underage consumption. This initiative aims to promote informed decisions and adherence to legal regulations amongst Ohio's younger populations.</p>
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