Your first dispensary visit in Ohio, step by step.

Adult-use or medical?

Ohio runs two cannabis programs side by side, and every Bloom Ohio store is licensed for both.

Adult-use

• Open to anyone 21 or older with a valid government-issued photo ID.
• No medical card needed.
• Daily purchase limit: up to 2.5 ounces of flower and up to 15,000 mg of total THC across other products, such as vapes and edibles.

Medical

• For Ohio patients registered in the state's medical marijuana program, which requires a qualifying condition and a recommendation from a certified physician.
• Patients shop the medical menu and get patient pricing.
• Purchase limits are set by the medical program and differ from adult-use limits.

See Ohio possession limits and Ohio cannabis laws for the full rules.

What to bring

• Adult-use customers: a valid, unexpired government-issued photo ID showing you're 21 or older.
• Medical patients: your active Ohio registration and the government-issued photo ID you registered with.
• Caregivers: your active Ohio caregiver registration and your government-issued photo ID.
• Payment: cash, debit or Aeropay. Every Bloom Ohio store has an ATM in the lobby.

Before you go

Check the hours

Every Bloom Ohio store is open 8 AM to 10 PM, every day.

Look at the menu

Browse the Bloom Ohio menu to see what's in stock at your store and what it costs. If the menu feels like a lot, that's normal — note a few products or categories you're curious about and bring your questions.

Order ahead if you know what you want

Order online, choose Grab & Go at checkout and head to the Grab & Go counter when you arrive. Orders placed ahead are typically ready in about five minutes. Read how to order online. Bloom doesn't deliver.

Write down your questions

About product types, amounts or how to use something — budtenders answer these all day. You can also book a product consultation.

What happens at the store

1. Check in

Show your ID at the front desk, plus your registration if you're a patient or caregiver. The team verifies it before you head to the sales floor.

2. Shop with a budtender

Tell them it's your first visit. A budtender can walk you through product types, explain labels and help you pick something that fits what you're looking for and your budget. Some stores also have self-order kiosks.

3. Or pick up your order

If you ordered ahead, follow the Grab & Go signs to the pickup counter.

Choosing your first products

Every product on an Ohio dispensary shelf is grown or made by a state-licensed company and tested by a state-licensed lab. The main categories:

• Flower — dried cannabis buds, labeled indica, sativa or hybrid. See the best flower in Ohio.
• Pre-rolls — flower already rolled and ready to use.
• Vapes — cartridges and disposables with cannabis oil.
• Edibles — gummies, chocolates, mints and drinks, with the THC per piece on the label.
• Extracts — concentrates like live resin and rosin, usually for experienced customers.
• Tinctures — cannabis oils measured with a dropper.

If you're new, choose a lower-THC product, start with a small amount and go slow. With edibles, start with 2.5 to 5 mg of THC and wait at least two hours before taking more. Our edibles vs. vapes guide explains how the two differ.

Paying and checking out

• Bloom Ohio stores take cash, debit and Aeropay, with an ATM in every lobby.
• Totals are rounded to the nearest nickel after tax; the rounding table is posted at the register.
• The register tracks Ohio's daily purchase limits and stops a sale before it goes over.
• Join Bloom Rewards at checkout. Every 100 points is worth $5 in rewards.

After your visit

• Don't use cannabis at the store or in your car. Keep purchases sealed and, while driving, in the trunk or another area passengers can't reach.
• Store it safely in its child-resistant packaging, away from kids and pets. See how to store cannabis.
• Never drive impaired. It's illegal in Ohio. Read Ohio's cannabis DUI laws.
• Keep notes on what you bought and how much you used, so your next visit is easier.

Find your nearest Bloom Ohio store:

• Bloom Akron — 737 E North St, Akron
• Bloom Athens — 9 W Stimson Ave, Athens
• Bloom South Columbus — 1546 Lockbourne Rd, Columbus
• Bloom West Columbus — 1361 Georgesville Rd, Columbus
• Bloom Massillon — 254 Federal Ave NW, Massillon
• Bloom Painesville Township — 382 Blackbrook Rd, Painesville
• Bloom Seven Mile — 403 S Main St, Seven Mile
• Bloom North Columbus — 5020 N High St, Columbus. Opening soon.

Official rules and updates are at the Ohio Division of Cannabis Control.

Legal notice. This guide is for general information, not legal advice. Ohio's cannabis laws can change at any time. Check current rules with the Ohio Division of Cannabis Control or ask a qualified attorney. Bloom only sells products from cultivators and processors licensed by the state of Ohio.