GOP Ohio Lawmaker Among First To Buy Legal Marijuana As Market Launches, Choosing Willie Nelson Brand
Ohio adult-use marijuana sales have officially launched across the state, with multiple dispensaries now open to serve medical cannabis patients and recreational consumers. And one of the first customers was a Republican state legislator who purchased a Willie Nelson-branded product.
As of Tuesday, the Division of Cannabis Control (DCC) has issued certificates of operation to about 100 marijuana shops. Not all of the approved dispensaries have opened their doors, but multiple businesses—including multi-state operators such as Cresco Labs, AYR Wellness and Curaleaf—are ready for business.
Rep. Jamie Callender (R), who’s sponsored legislation to legalize marijuana in Ohio, was among those to first take advantage of the legal market, purchasing Willie’s Reserve products on opening day.
State Rep. @JamieCallender, the marijuana-enthusiast Republican who I’ve been covering throughout the legalization process, was the VERY first sale.
He got @WilliesReserve, grown in Eastlake, Ohio.@WEWS @scrippsnews @WCPO @OhioCapJournal pic.twitter.com/aSe2Hs9uKz
— Morgan Trau (@MorganTrau) August 6, 2024
DCC announced on Monday that it would be issuing 98 initial certificates of operation to existing medical marijuana dispensaries that applied for dual licenses so they can also serve the recreational market. This comes about a month ahead of a deadline to approve hybrid shops after voters
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