COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — It is National Marijuana Awareness Month, and Ohio is likely to hit 23 million cannabis sales by the end of February.

At just over six months of recreational marijuana sales in the state, Ohio averages between 200,000 and 300,000 cannabis sales each week, according to data from the Ohio Department of Cannabis Control. If sales patterns continue at their current rate, Ohio will likely top $2.5 billion in total product sales within the next month.

The active market is being challenged by Ohio lawmakers, however, who have introduced legislation that could alter voter-approved recreational marijuana laws. If passed, Senate Bill 56 would reduce the maximum number of marijuana plants Ohioans could grow, remove protections and equity programs for people who use marijuana, limit the number of dispensaries permitted and dilute the concentration of THC products.

The legislation initially included an excise tax increase, but that portion of the bill has been struck. Lawmakers said any tax increase would instead come from the state budget, which will be finalized by July. See previous coverage of S.B. 56 in the video player above.

Possible legislative changes are not stopping the market, however. Ohio sold nearly $37 million worth of cannabis product in the first two weeks of February alone. These substantial sales happened as cannabis prices continue to slowly lower in the state. Although nowhere near Michigan’s prices, which average less than $100 per ounce, Ohio’s pricing has maintained a steady decline since legalization.

According to the most recent data from the state, Ohio cannabis is selling for an average of $190.80 per ounce, far lower than prices last fall. Average prices per ounce have yet to go over $200 in 2025.

Without the excise tax in S.B. 56, Ohio cannabis prices may continue on their slow decline in prices even if the legislation passes. S.B. 56 will have its third hearing Feb. 26 and expected to be voted on this week.