Ohio's medical marijuana law takes effect Sept. 8, but little will change for patients, law enforcement officials and physicians. Ohio's medical marijuana law takes effect Sept. 8, but little will change for patients, law enforcement officials and physicians. read more
No one may grow medical marijuana at home or for personal use. But those who want to grow medical marijuana commercially must apply with the Ohio Department of Commerce. They cannot grow marijuana within 500 feet of a school, public playground, church, public park or public library. read more
Currently, there is a bill working its way through Ohio’s legislative process that, if passed, would legalize medical marijuana. However, despite polls showing that Ohio residents are strongly in favor of legalizing medicinal marijuana, the bill is not expected to be approved by the legislature. read more
Medical marijuana is now legal in Ohio but not much changes for patients Updated April 6, 2017 at 9:00 PM; Posted September 8, 2016 at 6:00 AM Ohio's new medical marijuana law takes effect Sept. 8, but it will be at least a year or more before dispensaries open. read more
In response to a number of inquiries from Ohio residents on how to obtain a medical marijuana patient card or "affirmative defense" card, please note that no patient identification cards are being issued by the state of Ohio's Medical Marijuana Control Program (MMCP) at this time. read more
Medical marijuana is now legal in Ohio, but it could be two years before the program is operational. Medical marijuana is now legal in Ohio, but it could be two years before the program is operational. read more