Section 3796.33
(A) As used in this section, "equivalent license" means:
(1) In the case of an adult-use cultivator, a cultivator license of the same level issued under section 3796.09 of the Revised Code to engage in the activities authorized by section 3796.18 of the Revised Code;
(2) In the case of an adult-use processor, a processor license issued under section 3796.09 of the Revised Code to engage in the activities authorized by section 3796.19 of the Revised Code;
(3) In the case of an adult-use dispensary, a retail dispensary license issued under section 3796.10 of the Revised Code to engage in the activities authorized by section 3796.20 of the Revised Code;
(4) In the case of an adult-use testing laboratory, a laboratory license issued under section 3796.09 of the Revised Code to engage in the activities authorized by section 3796.21 of the Revised Code.
(B) A license issued under Chapter 3780. of the Revised Code, as that chapter existed immediately before the effective date of this section, shall be treated, for all purposes, as the equivalent license under this chapter.
(C) The holder of a license described in division (B) of this section is subject to all procedures, requirements, and penalties that apply to the holder of the equivalent license under this chapter.
(D) If a license described in division (B) of this section is held by the same person and used at the same location as an equivalent license under this chapter, the division of marijuana control shall merge the licenses and treat them as the same license for all purposes, including expiration and renewal.
Last updated January 14, 2026 at 10:29 AM
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- March 20, 2026 – Enacted by Senate Bill 56 - 136th General Assembly [ View March 20, 2026 Version ]