Ohio’s Marijuana Legislation Stalled at Statehouse

Our initial anticipation of the legislature moving swiftly to conclude the revisions of the HB86 has since pivoted onto a more leisurely route. Further negotiations of this bill are not projected to resume course until 2024.

Here is what we know – Among others, HB 86 would make these modifications to Issue 2:

• Home Grow: Limits the amount of marijuana per residence to 6 plants, down from the Issue 2 allowance of 12.
• Potency: Retain 35 percent THC content for plants and decrease from 90 percent to 50 percent for THC extracts (like edibles).
• Timeline for Legal Purchase: Would allow citizens to purchase marijuana at existing medical dispensaries immediately after the bill is passed
• Public Smoking: Imposes a “NO SMOKING” public ban, which was not included in Issue 2.

In the meantime, employers, the current law still supports employers in their decision to implement and maintain your current drug-free workplace policies and practices around the use, possession and distribution of marijuana.

Working Partners® will continue to remain diligent in following reputable sources for the most accurate and up-to-date information to ensure that YOU are supported and accurately informed of the ever-changing Ohio Cannabis Law!

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