Ohio House Introduces Marijuana Bill Amidst Impending Enactment of Issue 2

As Ohio's new recreational marijuana law is set to go into effect, the Ohio House and Senate have proposed competing legislation to make changes. The Senate's proposal includes eliminating home grow and setting lower THC limits, while the House's proposal, House Bill 354, maintains the home grow provision and establishes guidelines for use and advertising. The bill has bipartisan support in the House, unlike the Senate's version. Both proposals aim to address concerns such as secondhand smoke and advertising targeting minors. Discussions are ongoing, and if negotiations fail, the initiated statute will go into effect as planned.