‘Unlocking the Door’ – Thompson Lifts Cannabis Moratorium | Geauga County Maple Leaf

March 25, 2026

Thompson Township Trustees voted 2-1 March 18 to lift a moratorium on cannabis businesses, opening the door for a potential dispensary in the township.

Thompson Township Trustees voted 2-1 March 18 to lift a moratorium on cannabis businesses, opening the door for a potential dispensary in the township. The moratorium was enacted shortly after voters approved Issue 2 in August 2024, legalizing marijuana for adults 21 and older. The law included a provision allocating 3.6% of marijuana sales tax revenue to host communities, though that provision remained under state review until late 2025. Now, Ohio townships with dispensaries are eligible to receive funds from marijuana sales. Last Wednesday, trustees Justin Falcone and Joe Jirousek voted to lift the ban, allowing for the possibility of…

 

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