State and Relevant Medical Marijuana Laws
Approved: May 10, 2016 by House, 71-26; May 25, 2016 by Senate, 18-15
Signed into law by Governor John Kasich on June 8, 2016
Effective: Sep. 8, 2016Authorizes the use of marijuana for medical purposes and establishes the Medical Marijuana Control Program.
“Only the following forms of medical marijuana may be dispensed under this chapter: oils, tinctures, plant material, edibles, patches.” The smoking or combustion of medical marijuana is prohibited while vaporization is permitted.
Approved Conditions: AIDS/HIV, Alzheimer’s disease, ALS, cancer, chronic traumatic encephalopathy, Crohn’s disease, epilepsy, fibromyalgia, glaucoma, hepatitis C, inflammatory bowel disease, multiple sclerosis, chronic, severe, or intractable pain, Parkinson’s disease, PTSD, sickle cell anemia, spinal cord disease or injury, Tourette’s syndrome, traumatic brain injury, ulcerative colitis
Possession/Cultivation: The law allows for a maximum of a 90-day supply, to be determined during the rulemaking process.
Smoking is not a method approved by the bill.
“The Ohio Department of Commerce and the State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy are required by law to take all actions necessary to ensure that Ohio’s Medical Marijuana Control Program is fully operational no later than September 2018. At that time, there will be an established structure for Ohioans with a qualifying medical condition to obtain a recommendation for medical marijuana, purchase medical marijuana from a licensed dispensary, and consume medical marijuana.”
“Frequently Asked Questions, medicalmarijuana.ohio.gov (accessed Aug. 9, 2016)
Marijuana registry identification card or equivalent authorization that is issued by the other state is recognized in this state.”
Registration:
Mandatory
