Ohio marijuana regulators have posted materials to prepare medical cannabis dispensaries for the opening of applications this week to convert to dual licenses so they can serve adult-use consumers in the new recreational market in addition to patients.
With applications set to launch by Friday, the Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) has now posted instructions and an FAQ so prospective dual licensees can get the process started. The sooner those applications are completed and requirements are met, the sooner adult-use marijuana sales can start—though DCC Superintendent James Canepa says the exact timeline is unclear.
“Eligible applicants must carefully review the application instructions and Frequently Asked Questions,” the department said.
The materials cover issues such as eligibility criteria, the approval process, rules for dual licensees and required documentation for the applications.
One of the questions in the FAQ addresses the timing to review and issue dual licenses after an application is submitted.
“It would be difficult to assign a number of days between the issuance of applications and the granting of licenses, because the turnaround time is dependent on whether the applicant files a complete application, if employee badging is complete, if surveillance standards are met, and when any inspection requirements
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