Additional permits required for recreational weed sales in Akron [Video]

AKRON, Ohio — After a week of legal recreational marijuana sales across Northeast Ohio, local officials and law enforcement agencies are evaluating what needs to happen now.

Last Tuesday, dispensaries across the state sold their first adult-use cannabis products. The owner of The Botanist, a dispensary in Akron, says sales are going strong, but they still need to take one more step to get right with the City of Akron.

July 22, the Akron City Council passed an ordinance requiring dispensaries to get an additional permit in order to sell both medical and recreational cannabis at their businesses.

A spokesperson for the city told 3News they have not issued any penalties or fines to dispensaries yet, but they do expect them to apply for those permits …