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Ohio Cannabis Legal Status (2026)

Permitted: Recreational cannabis is legal in Ohio for adults 21 and older (Issue 2, effective December 2023; retail sales began August 2024).

PermittedVerified Jul 13, 2026

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Recreational cannabis is legal in Ohio for adults 21 and older (Issue 2, effective December 2023; retail sales began August 2024). SB 56 amendments took effect March 20, 2026, and a medical program also operates.

Official source: com.ohio.gov →

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Cannabis Legal Status in states bordering Ohio

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

IndianaRestricted
Cannabis is fully illegal in Indiana for both medical and recreational use. Only hemp-derived CBD under 0.3% THC is permitted.
Verified Jul 13, 2026 · Source: iga.in.gov · Full Indiana rule →
KentuckyConditional
Kentucky allows medical cannabis only — recreational use is illegal. The state has an operational medical program under KRS 218B, and certified patients (or registered visiting patients) must register.
Verified Jul 13, 2026 · Source: kymedcan.ky.gov · Full Kentucky rule →
MichiganPermitted
Recreational cannabis is legal in Michigan for adults 21 and older under the MRTMA, and a medical program also operates. It is regulated by the Cannabis Regulatory Agency.
Verified Jul 13, 2026 · Source: michigan.gov · Full Michigan rule →
PennsylvaniaConditional
Pennsylvania allows medical cannabis only (Medical Marijuana Act, 2016), and recreational use is illegal. A House legalization bill passed in 2025 but failed in the Senate.
Verified Jul 13, 2026 · Source: pa.gov · Full Pennsylvania rule →
West VirginiaConditional
West Virginia allows medical cannabis only (West Virginia Medical Cannabis Act), and recreational use is illegal. Patients need a state medical cannabis card.
Verified Aug 2, 2026 · Source: omc.wv.gov · Full West Virginia rule →

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