Timeline updated for recreational marijuana sales in Ohio [Video]

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – More than three months ago, recreational marijuana became legal in Ohio. But it is still not legal to buy it in the state, and likely won’t be able to for about six months.

“We don’t like it,” Gov. Mike DeWine (R-Ohio) said. “I think we need some action by the legislature.”

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When Ohioans voted to legalize recreational marijuana, DeWine urged lawmakers to make changes nearly right away. A change he wants to see is immediate recreational sales at medical dispensaries; and medical dispensaries said they are ready.

“We are prepared and ready for adult use sales to go live, as soon as they go live, whether that’s in the fall or tomorrow,” Senior regional marketing manager for Sunnyside Dispensaries Kierston Powell said.

Back in December, the Senate passed a bill to do just that, but it has stalled in the House…