Metrc Ohio Guide
Flourish Software is fully integrated with the Metrc Track and Trace System
Metrc (Marijuana Enforcement Tracking Reporting Compliance), is one of the leading providers of state-mandated regulatory and compliance seed-to-sale technology used to trace and trace cannabis throughout the supply chain.
Metrc in Ohio 101
Metrc is the official statewide track-and-trace system for Ohio's statewide cannabis programs since 2018.
In 2016, Ohio legalized medical marijuana with House Bill 523, allowing patients with certain conditions access to cannabis for therapeutic use. This legislation led to the creation of a detailed medical marijuana program, overseeing the licensing of dispensaries, cultivation facilities, and a patient registry.
In July 2021, the Coalition to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol began efforts to legalize recreational cannabis in Ohio. Despite challenges, including a delay due to a technicality with the state, their initiative, known as Issue 2, gained approval from Ohio voters in November 2023. This marked a significant shift towards legalizing recreational cannabis use in the state.
The Division of Cannabis Control (DCC), a branch of the Ohio Department of Commerce, plays a pivotal role in this landscape. It manages the Medical Marijuana Control Program's Patient & Caregiver Registry and is responsible for licensing and regulating:
- Cultivators
- Processors
- Dispensaries
- Testing laboratories
In June 2024, the DCC began began its process for dual licensing current medical cannabis facilities for Adult-Use Sales. Market Launch set for September 7th, 2024.
The DCC will issue an additional 40 adult-use cultivator licenses and 50 adult-use retailer licenses, prioritizing applicants in the cannabis social equity and jobs program.
Approved Ohio cannabis license holders will need to implement and stay compliant with Metrc.
How Flourish Software Can Help
Make informed decisions with detailed reports and analytics.
Bypass the Metrc Interface while staying compliant.
Save time and resources with full inventory tracking.
Flourish is a centralized system to track inventory and supply chain processes, from seed to sale. Automate and streamline tasks such as product tracking, ordering, receiving, and shipping, and get real-time visibility into cannabis and non-cannabis inventory levels and product movements.
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"Flourish has streamlined our wholesale operations. Our team can effortlessly transfer products from manufacturing to our wholesale website. For our CFO and Inventory Lead, who primarily work within Flourish, the reporting capabilities and product tracking have become significantly more efficient."
Ravon Williams, Business Development Manager
Major Bloom
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Cultivator Licenses
Flourish tracks your entire cultivation life cycle, saves you on labor by reducing data entry during harvest, and can help you better understand your cost per gram while transferring the necessary data to Metrc. Learn more
Do I have to use Metrc in Ohio?
All cannabis businesses licensed in Ohio will be required to register with, use, and adhere to Metrc's track-and-trace system.
How do I get Metrc training?
Metrc will provide training that is specific to Ohio and its respective regulatory statutes. Please reach out to the DCC for additional information.
Note: Metrc training is required as part of establishing compliance with their track-and-trace system.
Am I required to purchase any additional hardware for Metrc compliance?
Metrc operates as a web-based system, accessible exclusively through the internet with the simple prerequisites of an internet connection and a web browser. There is no need to download, install, or maintain any software nor purchase any additional hardware. You will have a wide choice of printers, as documented on our Supported Hardware page.
How does Metrc's trace-and-track system work?
Metrc uses Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) serialized single-use tags to trace cannabis plants, products, and packages throughout its lifecycle, including cultivation, processing, transportation, and sale.
How does Flourish simplify the use of Metrc?
Flourish provides a seamless Metrc integration with its API, allowing cannabis license holders to effortlessly oversee their seed-to-sale operations while ensuring compliance with the state-mandated track and trace requirements.