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Certified Dispensary receives new retail license in Ohio

Ohio's Certified Dispensary chain adds to its footprint with a new dual-use retail license, one of multiple openings reported statewide.

The Cannabis Newz Automated Desk

Machine-written from our data · source: State license roster

August 4, 2026 · 10:08 AM ET

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Certified Dispensary has received a new retail license in Ohio, according to state license records dated August 4. The company now holds at least three active dual-use dispensary licenses in the state, indicating an expanding retail presence as Ohio's adult-use market matures.

The approval comes amid sustained retail growth across Ohio, which currently has 221 open dispensaries. Multiple operators reported new store openings or expansions in recent weeks, including Greenlight's launch of four new locations and Standard Wellness's repositioning efforts in Cleveland.

Watch whether Certified Dispensary's license additions signal broader consolidation or expansion plans, particularly given recent activity by larger chains like Vireo Growth, which acquired four Ohio cannabis businesses in late July with plans for eight dispensaries.

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