Recreational marijuana became legal in Ohio just over a year ago, in December 2023, with sales launching at local dispensaries in August 2024.

Ohio House Speaker Matt Huffman, who just a month ago said he wanted to drastically change the state’s marijuana law, has seemingly had a change of heart. He has backtracked on at least some of his proposed restrictions after having meetings with the Statehouse’s resident marijuana enthusiast.

Ohio’s adult-use marijuana program can change anytime at the whim of the Ohio Statehouse and now with new Republican leadership in each chamber, there is more alignment in what that might look like. In December 2023,

Recreational cannabis sales began in August, about nine months after Ohioans voted to approve a legalization measure. By Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal Ohio recreational marijuana sales surpassed $242 million as 2024 came to a close.