On Oct. 5, Ohio's new cannabis package rules took effect, capping adult-use edibles at 10 mg THC a serving and 100 mg a package

On Oct. 5, 2026, a new Ohio Division of Cannabis Control rule took effect that limits how much THC and how much product can go into each package of cannabis sold directly to customers. The rule, Ohio Administrative Code 1301:18-4-06, "Limitations on packages of cannabis intended for direct customer sale," applies to cultivators, processors and dispensaries.

Under the rule, cannabis products sold directly to customers generally may not contain more than 90% THC. A package of dried cannabis flower may not exceed one ounce. A package of vapes may hold no more than three devices or cartridges, each with a net weight of no more than 2 grams and no more than 90% THC. Adult-use edibles are limited to 10 mg of THC per serving and 100 mg per package, while medical edibles may contain up to 55 mg per serving, with a package capped at ten servings. Adult-use cannabis beverages are limited to 10 mg of THC per container and 12 containers per package; medical beverages may contain up to 110 mg per container and 220 mg per package. Oral pouches and strips are capped at 10 mg per serving and 100 mg per package, and capsules and pills at 50 mg each and one gram per package.

The Division's THC Content Limits guidance says these package limits are not daily transaction limits, which remain 2.5 ounces of plant material and 15,000 mg of THC in other products. In an Aug. 6, 2026 update to licensees, the Division said that beginning Oct. 5, products transferred to dispensaries must meet the new limits. Products a dispensary received on or before Oct. 4 that exceed the limits could be sold to customers only through Oct. 4, and any such products left in inventory may not be sold. The Division said licensees may not repackage product that is already in its final customer packaging.

WSYX in Columbus reported on Oct. 7 that the changes affect nearly every category of product sold to consumers. Zachary Bradford, co-owner and general manager of Ohio Cannabis Company in Columbus, told the station that gummy packages previously sold with 500 mg of THC are now limited to 100 mg, so customers who want the same total amount would need to buy five packages and pay more. Bradford said the store sold through most of its affected inventory before the change but had to destroy a handful of products worth hundreds of dollars, and that frequent rule changes are confusing customers.

Current status: as of Oct. 18, 2026, the rule remains in effect. No court challenge to the package limits was found.

This report summarizes a state rule and published reporting and is not legal or medical advice.