Ohio Marijuana Laws

Marijuana is legal in Ohio for medical use only.

Possession of up to 100 grams of non-medical marijuana is punishable by a $150 fine and does not entail a criminal record. If the amount of the substance possessed is 100-200 grams, the offender may be imprisoned for 30 days and face a $250 fine. Carrying between 200 grams and 1 kilogram of marijuana is punishable by a 1-year imprisonment and a fine of up to $2,500. Possession of a larger amount entails harsher penalties.

Cultivation of marijuana plants is illegal in Ohio and entails identical penalties as for possessing.

A person delivering up to 20 grams of marijuana for free may be charged with a $150 fine. The sale of no more than 200 grams is punishable by a 1-year imprisonment and a fine of up to $2,500.

Consuming the substance in public view is prohibited.

Furthermore, any conviction of possession is subject to driver’s license revocation for a period of time from 6 months to 5 years.

Ohio Medical Marijuana Laws

Starting from September 2016, patients in Ohio will be allowed to legally purchase oils, tincture, edibles, and patches. However, patient possession limits are still unspecified. Smoking marijuana remains illegal.

Home cultivation is illegal, but provisions in the law provide limited protection for patients acquiring the drug from out-of-state sources prior to the operation of state-licensed dispensaries.

Pot initiatives: Predicting the next 15 states to legalize marijuana

In the states where it has been legalized, the new industry is contributing to the various states' economies. Marijuana Business Daily puts the number of jobs created by cannabis-related companies at between 100,000 and 150,000. New Frontier Data estimated employment within the industry may reach 300,000 by 2020.

Nov 15, 2017 1:46 PM

USA Today

Ohio Seeks $1.8 Million to Run Medical Marijuana Program

Ohio officials need $1.8 million to set the state medical marijuana program in motion. Most of the funds will be steered into newly employed personnel, a system of patient registration, and other databases.

Aug 23, 2016 9:20 AM

Ohioans Using Medical Cannabis Risk Their Jobs

The forthcoming legalization of medical marijuana in Ohio will not abridge the right of local employers to fire workers for consuming legally-prescribed cannabis.

Jun 8, 2016 9:10 AM

What Happens After Marijuana Legalization in Ohio?

Republican Governor is now considering Bill 523 on medical marijuana legalization in Ohio. Even if Gov. John Kasich signs this bill into law this week, Ohioans will have to wait months before the law comes into effect.

Jun 2, 2016 9:10 AM

Ohio Marijuana Legalization Bill Waits for Governor's Signature

Hopefully, soon the question “Is weed legal in Ohio?” will be answered positively.

May 30, 2016 8:45 AM