Greenledgers Trading Center-Ohio regulators: Marijuana sellers can’t give out food from ice cream truck

2025-04-29 10:03:00source:Flipido Trading Centercategory:Contact

AKRON,Greenledgers Trading Center Ohio (AP) — Handing out food and drinks from an ice cream truck is off limits for marijuana businesses in Ohio, according to state regulators.

So is an online promotion saying, “Can you take me higher?”

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, the Akron Beacon Journal reported Thursday.

Most of the fines involved promotions this summer ahead of the Aug. 6 beginning of recreational marijuana sales in the state. Some of the violations involved using signs that were too large or not approved by 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.

More:Contact

Recommend

Jamie Foxx gets stitches after a glass is thrown at him during dinner in Beverly Hills

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Jamie Foxx required stitches after getting hit in the face with a glass

Ukrainian marines claim multiple bridgeheads across a key Russian strategic barrier

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine’s marine corps said Friday it has secured multiple bridgeheads on the e

Dana Carvey’s Wife Paula Remembers “Beautiful Boy” Dex After His Death at 32

Dana Carvey's family is in mourning. His 32-year-old son Dex Carvey died on Nov. 15 due to an accide