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politics2 years ago

Ohio House Stalls Changes to Marijuana Law, Raising Questions on Legalization

Efforts to make changes to Ohio's Issue 2 marijuana law have stalled in the House, with legislators deliberating over various proposals. The Senate and Governor Mike DeWine have urged the House to act quickly to avoid potential issues arising from the gap between marijuana possession becoming legal and the first state-sanctioned sale. Disagreements between the chambers include the control of tax revenue, tax rates, THC content limits, and home grow provisions. The House is currently deliberating its own Issue 2 reform bill, with no vote expected until mid-to-late January.

via Dayton Daily News|
#house#issue-2-reform#marijuana-law
politics2 years ago

"Ohio Senate Approves Higher Tax and Fewer Plants in Recreational Marijuana Bill"

The Ohio Senate has approved revisions to the Issue 2 adult recreational marijuana law, which include raising the tax on sales, reducing home grow limits, and lowering certain THC levels. The changes would need to be approved by the Ohio House and signed by Gov. Mike DeWine before becoming law. The Senate bill has bipartisan support and is backed by DeWine. Notably, the revised proposal allows Ohioans 21 and older to buy recreational marijuana within 90 days, instead of waiting until 2024 as originally stated in Issue 2. Other changes include setting a six-plant limit for home grow (down from 12), a 15% flat tax on recreational sales (up from 10%), and a provision for expunging records for those convicted of possessing under 2.5 ounces of marijuana. The Senate's vote comes just hours before Issue 2 goes into effect, addressing concerns about the window between legalized possession and legalized sale.

via Dayton Daily News|
#criminal-expungement#marijuana-law#ohio-senate
politics2 years ago

Ohio Senate Approves Changes to Marijuana Law, DeWine Urges Passage

The Ohio Senate has passed a bill with modifications to the state's marijuana law, which will now move to the Ohio House for approval before reaching Governor Mike DeWine's desk. The bill, introduced by Senator Rob McColley, includes changes such as allowing home cultivation of up to six plants per household, increasing the tax rate to 15%, and enabling local governments to impose additional taxes. It also provides for automatic expungements for possession of 2.5 ounces or less and allows for immediate access to recreational marijuana at dispensaries. Governor DeWine has urged the swift passage of the bill to address the lack of legal purchasing options and reduce the black market.

via Ohio Capital Journal|
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