The sale of recreational marijuana has proven to be quite profitable for the state, closing out last year with a big number. According to the Ohio division of cannabis control marijuana sales throughout the state topped $242 million by the end of 2024.

After NBC4 found it was cheaper — but illegal — to drive to Michigan to purchase recreational marijuana, some viewers asked about medical marijuana prices increasing after recreational cannabis sales began.

Following the launch of an adult-use market last August, Ohio saw more than $675 million in total legal marijuana sales in 2024, according to data from the Ohio Division of Cannabis Control through Dec. 28. That amount is about 40% more than the $484 million in cannabis sold in 2023 — which, of course, only featured medical sales.

Recreational cannabis sales began in August, about nine months after Ohioans voted to approve a legalization measure. By Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal Ohio recreational marijuana sales surpassed $242 million as 2024 came to a close.