Dispensaries generate over $11.5 million in the first 5 days of recreational marijuana sales in Ohio

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Recreational marijuana sales are already making an economic impact across the state.

In the first five days of recreational sales, Ohio dispensaries sold more than $11.5 million in flower, vape pods, edibles and other cannabis products, according to the Ohio Division of Cannabis Control. 

Dispensaries statewide had 138,466 receipts from the start of sales on August 6 until the end of August 10. 

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Meanwhile, medical patients spent $1.9 million on products during the same period. 

Ohio adults who are 21 and older can purchase up to 2.5 ounces of flower and up to nearly 0.5 ounces of extracts a day. 

Voters first supported the legalization of recreational marijuana in the state in November 2023. 

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