Ohio’s Division of Cannabis Control has proposed fines totaling more than $200,000 against five businesses for violating the state’s advertising rules for marijuana sellers. The Akron Beacon Journal reported Thursday that most of the fines involved promotions ahead of the Aug. 6 beginning of recreational marijuana sales in the state.
FILE - Marijuana buds ready for harvest are seen at AT-CPC of Ohio , Jan. 28, 2019, in Akron, Ohio . AKRON, Ohio — Handing out food and drinks from an ice cream truck is off limits for marijuana businesses in Ohio , according to state regulators. Ohio ’s Division of Cannabis Control has proposed fines totaling $212,000 against five businesses for violating the state’s advertising rules for marijuana sellers, thein the state.
The largest proposed fine, $150,000, was issued to Greenleaf Apothecaries, which operates dispensaries in Akron, Canton, Cleveland, Columbus and Wickliffe. State regulators said the violations were related to giving out food and beverages from an ice cream truck, advertising “Free Ice Cream” on social media, and using a sign that was not attached to the dispensary.
Greenleaf Apothecaries said in a statement that it takes the rules seriously and hopes to reach a resolution with the state.
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