What's allowed in Ohio's medical marijuana plan
COLUMBUS – After years of stonewalling efforts to legalize medical marijuana in Ohio, state lawmakers announced a plan to provide patients with medical marijuana by 2018.
Proposal, which will be introduced this week, would allow Ohioans older than 18 to buy edible marijuana, patches, plant material and oils with their doctors' recommendation.
Who would grow it? That's to be determined.
Within a year, a new commission would create rules on how to grow, distribute and sell medical marijuana. That means patients could have access medical marijuana within two years, maybe less, said Rep. Kirk Schuring, R-Canton, who led a several-week task force looking into the benefits of medical marijuana.
Lawmakers hope to have the bill on Gov. John Kasich's desk by the summer. Kasich, who is running for the GOP presidential nomination, has said he would be open to "something" on medical marijuana, especially if it helps patients. If approved, Ohio would become the 24th state...
This marijuana news is brought to you by 420 Intel. For the latest breaking cannabis industry news, subscribe to the 420 Intel newsletter. If you'd like to promote your product or service in this area after every article, contact us.
Follow us on Instagram
Connect with us on Linkedin