Verilife is one of several dispensaries in Cincinatti to begin recreational sales.

Nearly 100 dispensaries are selling recreational marijuana in Ohio, and that number is expected to continue to grow. To enter the dispensary and purchase weed, you must be 21 years old and have a physical ID. Keep in mind that trying to buy underage would result in penalties similar to buying alcohol under 21.

You can have up to 2.5 ounces of marijuana in all forms with the exception of concentrates. For concentrates, you can only have up to 15 grams. But there are limits on what you can buy in one transaction. Initially, consumers can purchase no more than the following in a single purchase:

One ounce of dried plant material, called flower.
Ten units of oil to vape, each containing 590mg of THC.
Ten packages of edibles totaling no more than 1,100mg of THC.

Division of Cannabis Control spokesman Jamie Crawford said the limits aim to ensure there's enough in stock for medical marijuana patients. The rules are only in place for now, until the division finalizes standards for the program.

Many dispensaries only take cash due to federal banking regulations, but many have ATMs at their stores.

Many Kentuckians travel to the Cincinatti area due to its close proximity. There are several marijuana dispensaries there, including the ones below:

Pure Iconic, whose phone number is (513) 273-1460

Zen Leaf, whose phone number is (513) 440-6340
The Landing, whose phone number is (513) 512-4808
Nectar, whose phone number is (513) 386-8586
Verilife, whose phone number is (513) 599-1550

Recreational marijuana purchases are subject to a 10% tax, with the revenue divided between administrative costs, addiction treatment, municipalities with dispensaries, and paying for social equity and jobs programs supporting the cannabis industry itself.

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