70 New Marijuana Dispensaries Liscenced for Ohio -
70 New Marijuana Dispensaries Liscenced for Ohio
Source: Olena Ruban / Getty
According to NBC4i, an array of new medical marijuana dispensaries could open their doors in Ohio — including nine in Columbus.
The Ohio Board of Pharmacy issued 70 provisional licenses to hopeful medical marijuana dispensaries on May 16 in order to accommodate a growing number of patients and demand for the drug, according to the board’s policy and public affairs liaison Kylynne Johnson.
RELATED STORY: How to Get a Marijuana Card in Ohio
“There’s been long lines, difficulty to get the products in, sometimes a long distance between their homes and a product,” Sen. Steve Huffman (R-Tipp City) said. “So yes, I really do think there’s a need.”
About 142,000 Ohioans have an active medical marijuana registration – an increase of nearly 4,000 in registrations since March – with 56 dispensaries operating throughout the state, according to monthly reports from the Board of Pharmacy.
For the full NBC4 story click here
Get Breaking News & Exclusive Contest in Your Inbox:
The Latest:
- Style Gallery: TIME Women Of The Year Gala Top Fashion Moments
- Kerry Washington Made Naked Dressing Look… Well, Less Naked
- The Black Girl Magic Brunch: A Vision Realized
- Howard Students Are Rethinking Their Future In Journalism
- Why Is Haiti Using Explosive Drones Against Gangs — And Why Are Critics Alarmed?
- Why A $1.25M Settlement For Fred Harris’ Murder Is Not Justice
- New Yorker Wunmi Mosaku Illustration Reads Like Visual Version Of N-Word
- What Is A Sleeper Cell? And Should Americans Be Worried?
- Style Gallery: Wunmi Mosaku’s Most Stunning Red Carpet Moments
- TPUSA FIU Chapter President Steps Down Amid Racist Group Chat Scandal
70 New Marijuana Dispensaries Liscenced for Ohio was originally published on mycolumbusmagic.com
