It’s the first 420 day with legal weed in Ohio. Find a dispensary near you – Akron Beacon Journal

It’s the first 4/20 with legal marijuana in Ohio, following the passage of Issue 2 in November. So weed enthusiasts should be able to fire up with no consequences, right?

Well, not quite.

To implement the statute, the Division of Cannabis Control is setting rules that may not go into effect until summer or fall. Also, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and state legislators have been debating modifications to the law but have not reached a resolution.

Here’s what to know.

What is 420 and how did April 20 become a significant holiday for weed lovers?

April 20, or 4/20, is a holiday celebrated by many weed smokers both in the United States and around the globe.