Medical Cannabis Legalization Bill Passed by Ohio Legislature, Sent to Governor Kasich
Ohio’s full legislature has now given approval to legislation (House Bill 523) that would legalize the possession, use and state-licensed distribution of cannabis based medicines for medical use. The vote in the House of Representatives was 67 to 28, while the Senate passed the bill with an 18 to 15 vote.
The measure now goes to Governor John Kasich for consideration; Kasich has the option of signing it into law, vetoing it, or allowing it to become law without his signature. If it does become law, those who receive a recommendation from a physician would be able to use and possess cannabis medicines such as edibles and tinctures. Patients would also be able to vape cannabis, though smoking would unfortunately remain prohibited.
The bill would allow cannabis to be distributed through licensed dispensaries, which would be overseen by a pair of state-sanctioned boards.
The full text of the measure can be found by clicking here.
