Rule 3796:3-1-01 | Number of processor provisional licenses.
(A) Until September 8, 2018, the director of the department of commerce or the director's designee may issue up to forty processor provisional licenses, in consideration of the ranking of the applicants in accordance with the criteria listed in section 3796.09 of the Revised Code and this chapter.
(B) Beginning September 9, 2018, the director or the director's designee, may issue additional processor provisional licenses, if the population of this state, the number of patients seeking to use medical marijuana products, and availability of forms approved by the state of Ohio board of pharmacy in accordance with section 3796.06 of the Revised Code support additional licenses, at the discretion of the director.
(C) In the event additional provisional licenses are deemed necessary, the department will follow the application procedures outlined in rule 3796:3-1-02 of the Administrative Code.