Do You Know Marijuana? Ohio's Seeking a Cultivation Expert as Legalization Looms

Ohio is looking to hire an expert who knows the ins and outs of growing marijuana and the medical marijuana business.

The drug will be legal as of next month in Ohio, although it will take up to two years for full implementation.

In preparation, the Ohio Department of Commerce, one of three agencies tasked with its regulation, wants to hire a contractor for a Medical Marijuana Industry Analysis and Regulatory Framework to suss out the best marijuana cultivation techniques, which includes analyzing supply and demand and setting standards for businesses that will operate in Ohio.

The department set a $50,000 budget and a Wednesday deadline in its procurement request.

Requirements include more than three years of experience in the medical marijuana industry or similar experience in commercial horticulture and “expert knowledge” on cultivation.

One of the questions the Commerce Department asks bidders is: “What is your experience...

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