How's Pot Doing in Ohio?

Cannabis is 100% Legal in Ohio

Last reviewed: January 13, 2026

Is it legal for adults to possess cannabis in the state of Ohio?

YES

"Except as otherwise provided in R.C. Chapter 3780, an adult use consumer shall not be subject to arrest, criminal prosecution, or civil penalty for engaging in any of the activities authorized under R.C. Chapter 3780, including: (1) Obtaining, using, possessing, or transporting adult use cannabis;" - codes.ohio.gov

Is it legal for adults to buy cannabis in a store in the state of Ohio?

YES

"Beginning August 6, 2024, adults 21 years of age or older may purchase adult use cannabis from a licensed dispensary in Ohio. All adult use cannabis sales must occur at a dispensary licensed by the Division of Cannabis Control." - cannabis.ohio.gov

Is it legal for adults to grow cannabis in the state of Ohio?

YES

"An adult use consumer may cultivate, grow, and possess not more than six cannabis plants at the individual's primary residence. If two or more adult use consumers reside at the same residence, not more than twelve cannabis plants may be cultivated or grown at that residence at any one time. The cannabis plants must be cultivated in a secured closet, room, greenhouse, or other enclosed area that prevents access by individuals less than twenty-one years of age, and which is not visible by normal unaided vision from a public space." - codes.ohio.gov

Is it legal for medical marijuana patients to possess cannabis in the state of Ohio?

YES

"No more than a ninety day supply of medical marijuana may be possessed by or on behalf of a single patient at any time." - codes.ohio.gov

Is it legal for medical marijuana patients to buy cannabis in a store in the state of Ohio?

YES

"Registered patients and caregivers may purchase medical marijuana from any licensed dispensary in Ohio." - medicalmarijuana.ohio.gov

Is it legal for medical marijuana patients to grow cannabis in the state of Ohio?

YES

"An adult use consumer may cultivate, grow, and possess not more than six cannabis plants at the individual's primary residence. If two or more adult use consumers reside at the same residence, not more than twelve cannabis plants may be cultivated or grown at that residence at any one time. The cannabis plants must be cultivated in a secured closet, room, greenhouse, or other enclosed area that prevents access by individuals less than twenty-one years of age, and which is not visible by normal unaided vision from a public space." - codes.ohio.gov