Today, the Ohio Division of Cannabis Control (DCC) issued the first batch of dual-use certificates to four marijuana cultivators and six processors.
The DCC granted the initial dual-use certificates this morning, allowing the recipients to operate in both the medical and adult-use markets. This move is the first step in what is expected to be a comprehensive rollout of Ohio’s recreational cannabis program, and it comes less than two weeks after the state issued nearly 200 provisional licenses.
The DCC’s issuance of the 10 finalized licenses is just the beginning. An additional 31 cultivators, 36 processors, seven testing laboratories, and 133 dispensaries are awaiting final approval. These businesses must meet specific requirements, such as implementing security systems, employee badging, and point-of-sale systems, before receiving their licenses.
The DCC has prioritized converting cultivators, processors, and testing labs to dual-use licensure before dispensaries. Dispensaries will receive their dual-use licenses by September 7, allowing them to serve both medical and recreational customers. However, there is no fixed date for when these dispensaries will start sales, as it depends on each retailer’s readiness. It’s possible the first recreational marijauna sales could begin as soon as next week.
In preparation for the launch, the DCC has outlined regulations for packaging, labeling, and advertising. Dual-use businesses must adhere to medical cannabis rules until new adult-use regulations are established. Products must display the DCC seal to distinguish licensed products from unregulated ones.
Ohio was legalized by voters in November 2023.
Below are the 10 companies that received licenses today:
| BUSINESS | LICENSE | Location |
|---|---|---|
| AT-CPC of Ohio, LLC | Dual Use Cultivator Level I | Akron |
| GTI Ohio, LLC | Dual Use Cultivator Level I | Toledo |
| Farkas Farms, LLC | Dual Use Cultivator Level II | Grafton |
| Pure Ohio Wellness, LLC | Dual Use Cultivator Level I | Springfield |
| GTI Ohio, LLC | Dual Use Processor | Toledo |
| One Orijin, LLC | Dual Use Processor | Columbus |
| Riviera Creek Holdings II, LLC | Dual Use Processor | Youngstown |
| Pure Ohio Wellness, LLC | Dual Use Processor | Springfield |
| AT-CPC of Ohio, LLC | Dual Use Processor | Akron |
| FN Group Holdings, LLC | Dual Use Processor | Ravenna Township |
