CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) -The Ohio Department of Commerce has sent out a reminder regarding marijuana use and places where liquor can be sold and consumed.
While, in many cases, patios and outdoor drinking areas allow for smoking sections with cigarettes or vapes, marijuana smoking is not permitted. As marijuana is still considered a controlled substance, something that could be changing soon, restrictions remain.
According to the Department of Commerce, “marijuana – in any form – cannot be used in their facilities or brought onto their properties”.
“Any liquor permit holders who knowingly or willfully permit the use of marijuana in, upon, or about their licensed permit premises are subject to administrative citation,” said Paul Kulwinski, DOLC Director of Licensing and Interim Superintendent. “By ignoring the law, bars, restaurants and any other liquor permit holders are putting their license in jeopardy. We urge liquor permit holders throughout the state to do everything possible to ensure their premises is a marijuana-free zone.”
If someone does consumer marijuana while in a public area, that is a minor misdemeanor.
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