Ohio medical cannabis participation rate remains low

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Ohio’s licensed medical marijuana dispensaries have had to face the reality that only 28% of Ohioans who signed up for the state’s medical marijuana registry in the first three months made a purchase during that time.

The Enquirer of Cincinnati cited a number of factors as culprits – including high prices, high licensing fees, the remote locations of some dispensaries and restrictive patient purchasing limits.

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