Post by Logan on Mar 28, 2017 3:38:22 GMT -6
Ohio medical marijuana entrepreneurs want residency requirement for business licenses
REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio -- Ohioans who want to start a medical marijuana business here urged regulators on Monday to issue the few lucrative cultivator licenses to Ohio residents only, at least initially.
As it stands now, the Ohio Department of Commerce plans to award up to 12 large grow licenses and 12 small grow licenses statewide, based on criteria including a company's business plan, security measures and industry experience.
Proof that the company is headquartered in Ohio, owned by Ohioans and plans to hire in-state workers factor into the review but are not required.
Kelly Mottola, who owns Hydro Innovations in Hilliard, said out-of-state companies will want to bring out-of-state workers.
Read more: www.cleveland.com/metro/index.ssf/2017/03/ohio_medical_marijuana_entrepr.html
REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio -- Ohioans who want to start a medical marijuana business here urged regulators on Monday to issue the few lucrative cultivator licenses to Ohio residents only, at least initially.
As it stands now, the Ohio Department of Commerce plans to award up to 12 large grow licenses and 12 small grow licenses statewide, based on criteria including a company's business plan, security measures and industry experience.
Proof that the company is headquartered in Ohio, owned by Ohioans and plans to hire in-state workers factor into the review but are not required.
Kelly Mottola, who owns Hydro Innovations in Hilliard, said out-of-state companies will want to bring out-of-state workers.
Read more: www.cleveland.com/metro/index.ssf/2017/03/ohio_medical_marijuana_entrepr.html